Travelling from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take 1 hour 20 minutes. New York and Syracuse share the same timezone (UTC-4), meaning you won't have to adjust your watch when you arrive.
You can choose from 40 weekly flights from Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. The 05:38 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available from SYR to JFK. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 22:35 if early starts aren't your thing.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as summer and spring break will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Delta Air Lines is your gateway to discovering New York (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Look through the direct flights from Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport offered by this airline.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SYR and JFK include:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is $116. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $232. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from SYR to JFK.
The cheapest month for tickets from Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Hancock International Airport (SYR)
Hancock International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Syracuse. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 12 minutes.
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Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you have a late flight from Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central New York. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 48 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To escape the crowds, go 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 Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from SYR to JFK sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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