Flying from New York to Tenerife: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from New York to Tenerife, there's a good range of airports to depart from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are among New York's main terminals.
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are Tenerife's major gateways.
Take a direct New York to Tenerife flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours.
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, making Tenerife four hours ahead of New York.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your New York to Tenerife flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Tenerife
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap New York to Tenerife flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from New York to Tenerife across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from New York to Tenerife by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' New York to Tenerife flights.
Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper New York to Tenerife flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Tenerife? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider booking your direct flight from New York to Tenerife out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Nonstop connections from EWR will take you to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
United Airlines offers direct New York to Tenerife plane tickets from EWR. Book your preferred window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your New York to Tenerife flight, check out these options when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from New York to Tenerife, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early New York to Tenerife flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving on time, LGA is a reliable starting point for your adventure.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is approximately 8 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Tenerife, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near TFN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and explore beyond Tenerife's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week ahead of your New York to Tenerife flight.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Central Tenerife is located around 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Once your flight from New York to Tenerife has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 45 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near TFS. Settle in and get cosy after your New York to Tenerife flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from TFS two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
January is the busiest month for flights from New York to Tenerife. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Tenerife in February.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your New York to Tenerife ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from New York to Tenerife in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about Tenerife
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Tenerife, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tenerife:
El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Tenerife itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Playa de las Gaviotas.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
Around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, Telde is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.