Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours 35 minutes.
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which makes New York eight hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Take your pick of 20 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights. The 02:40 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest you can take. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 10:50.
Your AUH to JFK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like February? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Etihad Airways is your ticket to exploring New York (and perhaps some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Etihad Airways.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for AUH to JFK flights is Etihad Airways.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi 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. Stopovers between AUH and JFK include:
Logan International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
C$378 is the best price for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$798. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AUH to JFK.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from AUH to JFK.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights that leave from Abu Dhabi International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near AUH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Explore without limits with a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience more of New York and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
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 central New York has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit New York. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to JFK sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done New York, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to tick off its top attractions. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Boston is another essential stop in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without experiencing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.