Travelling from New York to La Chinita Airport (MAR): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from New York to La Chinita Airport (MAR), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main options.
New York and Maracaibo (where La Chinita Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
Your flight from New York to MAR won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from New York to MAR even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is an option when leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to La Chinita Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to La Chinita Airport with a stop at Tocumen International Airport (PTY). One of the main stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and MAR, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to EWR from the centre of New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to MAR flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to La Chinita Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, LGA is a dependable starting point for any journey.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About La Chinita Airport (MAR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to La Chinita Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MAR instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to La Chinita Airport (MAR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to La Chinita Airport is Rs149,452. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs332,372. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to MAR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Affordable New York to La Chinita Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from New York to MAR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to La Chinita Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to La Chinita Airport (MAR)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Maracaibo. July is when most people book flights from New York to La Chinita Airport (MAR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a New York to MAR flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Maracaibo to range from 24ºC to 34ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to La Chinita Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Maracaibo
Start your Maracaibo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to La Chinita Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Maracaibo should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá, Comunal de Manglares ''Tierra de Sueños'' Park and Club Platinum VIP.
Explore more of Venezuela
Maracaibo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Venezuela you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres east of Maracaibo, a trip to Barquisimeto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, Iglesia Altagracia and Plaza Bolívar De Barquisimeto.
Barinas is another favourite destination in Venezuela and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Maracaibo. No journey is complete without visiting Iglesia Católica Marían Auxiliadora, Federation Park and Plaza Simón Bolívar.
