Flying from New York to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO): what you need to know
Start your travels at one of New York's main airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) departing from either of these.
Durango-La Plata County Airport is located in Durango. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 2 hours behind New York.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to DRO, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
From central New York, EWR is around 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in around 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 DRO? Unwind in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your vacation officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Getting from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) to central Durango
Durango-La Plata County Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Durango. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 23 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
Lock in a one-way ticket from New York to Durango-La Plata County Airport from C$276 or travel return from just C$484. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for flight tickets from New York to DRO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
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The best time to fly from New York to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from New York to Durango-La Plata County Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Durango, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Lock in your flight from New York to DRO for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Durango to range from 10ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -15ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from New York to Durango-La Plata County Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Durango
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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum and Animas River Trail & Greenway are just two of the big attractions to put on your Durango travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Historic Downtown Durango.
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