Travelling from New York to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.
Victoria Falls is six hours ahead of New York. Victoria Falls Airport is located in Victoria Falls, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from New York to VFA. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Victoria Falls Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
74.1% of flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can get to EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to VFA flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Victoria Falls Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving when they should, LGA is a reliable starting point for any journey.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
Consider booking a hotel near VFA if you're catching a late flight from New York to Victoria Falls Airport. Choose one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Victoria Falls Airport rental car and explore Victoria Falls and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your New York to Victoria Falls Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
Right now, ر.ق. 2,872 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Victoria Falls Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 4,177. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to VFA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your New York to Victoria Falls Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from New York to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
July is when most people book flights from New York to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA). Visit Victoria Falls in February for a quieter experience.
Book a New York to VFA flight ticket departing in October if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Victoria Falls to range from 20ºC to 38ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Victoria Falls Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC and 27ºC.
More about Victoria Falls
Start your Victoria Falls trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Victoria Falls Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Victoria Falls National Park and Victoria Falls Activities are a couple of big attractions to add to your Victoria Falls itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Victoria Falls Rafting.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
See the best of Victoria Falls, then set off to uncover other must-see parts of Zimbabwe. Travel south-east to Dete, around 121 kilometres away. Hwange Safari Lodge Entrance Gate and Wild Walks offer a great introduction to the city.
Any journey through Zimbabwe wouldn't be complete without a stop in Siabuwa. Sinampande Secondary School is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 241 kilometres east of Victoria Falls.
