Flying from New York to Cataratas International Airport (IGU): what you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Cataratas International Airport (IGU) begins with finding the right airport to kick off your trip. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
The timezone in Foz do Iguaçu is UTC-3, which is 1 hour ahead of New York. Cataratas International Airport is located in Foz do Iguaçu.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from New York to IGU. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from New York to Cataratas International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in around 1 hour and 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 48 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from New York to IGU, stay in one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
About Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
Book a hotel close to IGU if you have a late flight from New York to Cataratas International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to central Foz do Iguaçu
Cataratas International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Foz do Iguaçu. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
Book a one-way ticket from New York to Cataratas International Airport from Rs100,991 or travel return from just Rs210,444. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from New York to IGU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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The best time to fly from New York to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
June is the busiest month for flights from New York to Cataratas International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Foz do Iguaçu in April when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Foz do Iguaçu. The warmest month is January. Lock in your flights from New York to IGU sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 35ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Cataratas International Airport in July when temperatures average between 10ºC and 26ºC.
More about Foz do Iguaçu
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Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Itaipu Dam, Ponte Internacional da Amizade and Maravilhas Do Mundo are must-visits when exploring Foz do Iguaçu.
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