Travelling from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Sarajevo.
Your SJJ to JFK flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, you'll want 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 travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sarajevo International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SJJ and JFK include:
Vienna International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
ر.ق. 1,178 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sarajevo International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 2,008. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJJ to JFK if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SJJ to JFK.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sarajevo International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Handy information about Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
67.19% of flights leaving from Sarajevo International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Sarajevo International Airport from central Sarajevo, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near SJJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're arriving on a late Sarajevo International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near JFK:
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Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of New York. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The quietest month for a flight from Sarajevo International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to New York based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport for July if you want to visit New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJJ to JFK in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of United States
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