Flying from New York to Belize City: what you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Belize City begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is the primary gateway where you can touch down in Belize City.
A direct flight from New York to Belize City takes on average 4 hours 40 minutes. The timezone in Belize City is UTC-6, which makes it 2 hours behind New York.
With 2 weekly flights between the two airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from New York to Belize City with United Airlines at 08:56. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from EWR to BZE is with United Airlines at 09:17.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from New York to Belize City. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
You can travel to Belize for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before organising your cheap flight from New York to Belize City, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
Flying from New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct flight from New York to Belize City taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Begin your journey at EWR and arrive at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE).
When departing from EWR, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Belize City with United Airlines.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from New York to Belize City departing from Newark Liberty International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 24 kilometres from central New York, EWR can be reached in approximately 28 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Newark Liberty International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Belize City, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider booking your direct flight from New York to Belize City out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Services from JFK will get you to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE).
You can board a direct flight from New York to Belize City with JetBlue Airways. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of JFK.
Split up your flight from New York to Belize City with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and Belize City include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 48 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from New York to Belize City? Kick back in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Arriving in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Belize City. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 20 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near BZE if you have a late flight from New York to Belize City. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA)
After your flight from New York to Belize City has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 4 minutes by car. Central Belize City is approximately 2 kilometres from Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to TZA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from New York to Belize City:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Belize City
Right now, $223 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Belize City. The cheapest price for a return flight is $576. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
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Best time to go to Belize City
December is the busiest month for flights from New York to Belize City. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Belize City in May.
Before booking a flight from New York to Belize City, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Belize City, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Belize City in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Belize City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Belize City right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from New York to Belize City:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Altun Ha, Museum of Belize and Government House are essential stops on your Belize City itinerary.
Complete your Belize City trip with a car rental
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