Flying from Salvador International Airport (SSA) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-5. The city is two hours behind Salvador, where Salvador International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your SSA to New York flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a plane ticket from SSA to New York, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is one of your options.
SSA is around 21 kilometres from central Salvador. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near SSA? If you've booked an early flight from Salvador International Airport to New York, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Salvador International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SSA reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salvador International Airport (SSA) to New York
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Salvador International Airport to New York flight is Rs103,029. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs182,429. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from SSA to New York, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Salvador International Airport to New York throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back constantly to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from SSA to New York.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near JFK if you're coming in on a late flight from Salvador International Airport to New York. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks before your flight from SSA to New York.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. Once you've hopped off your flight from Salvador International Airport to New York, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near EWR. Kick back and get cosy after your SSA to New York flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from EWR three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Newark Liberty International Airport can be found at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of New York. It'll take you about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Salvador International Airport to New York.
Public transport will take you there in around 55 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, choose a hotel near LGA. Settle in at one of these stays after your SSA to New York flight:
Get a payoff by planning ahead. Book your vehicle from LGA two weeks before your flight from Salvador International Airport to New York for the best rates.
The street address for New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
December is the quietest month for flights from Salvador International Airport to New York, while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit New York based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Salvador International Airport to New York plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SSA to New York in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
After booking your flight from Salvador International Airport to New York, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are popular attractions which should feature on any good New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done New York, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 129 kilometres southwest to Philadelphia to tick off its leading attractions. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Boston is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northeast of New York. No journey is complete without seeing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.