Flying from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is eight hours behind Sharjah.
Your SHJ to JFK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharjah International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SHJ and JFK:
Queen Alia International Airport
Cairo International Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,946. A round-trip fare is currently ر.ق. 3,112. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SHJ to JFK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Of the departures from Sharjah International Airport, 76.09% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Sharjah International Airport from central Sharjah, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SHJ? If you've booked an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider staying in a hotel near JFK if you're taking a late Sharjah International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to New York in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Sharjah International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SHJ to JFK in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC then.
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