Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Dubai is eight hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Each week, there are 20 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dubai Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, jump on the 10:40 Emirates flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:00 with Emirates.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your JFK to DXB flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Travelling to Dubai (and then discovering more of United Arab Emirates!) is easy with Emirates. This popular carrier offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dubai Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Emirates.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for JFK to DXB flights is Emirates.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dubai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and DXB:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Hamad International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
ر.ق. 1,085 is the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 2,470. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to DXB.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dubai Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JFK to DXB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near JFK? If you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dubai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Dubai. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dubai Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Dubai in April.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to explore Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 42ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to DXB in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've seen Dubai, now it's time to explore other corners of United Arab Emirates. Travel about 23 kilometres north-east to Sharjah to tick off its must-visit sights. From Al majaz waterfront to Petrofac and Al Montazah Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Abu Dhabi is another favourite destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
