Flying from New York to Matecana International Airport (PEI): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from New York to Matecana International Airport (PEI). Check out your options for heading out from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
5 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct New York to Matecana International Airport flight.
Pereira is one hour behind New York. Matecana International Airport is located in Pereira, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 2 direct flights each week between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Matecana International Airport (PEI). This is the busiest route, with AVIANCA offering a 1:55am departure from JFK to PEI.
Your flight from New York to PEI 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.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Go straight to your destination from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Nonstop flights from New York to Matecana International Airport (PEI) operate from here.
When leaving from JFK, you can take a direct flight from New York to Matecana International Airport with AVIANCA.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with AVIANCA from JFK to PEI.
AVIANCA is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to PEI leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Matecana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from New York to Matecana International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and PEI:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to PEI flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
When reserving your flight ticket from New York to Matecana International Airport (PEI) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to Miami International Airport (MIA), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Matecana International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Matecana International Airport (PEI)
If you have a late flight from New York to Matecana International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PEI:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Matecana International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Localiza or Tu Roll Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Pereira and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your New York to Matecana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
C$212 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Matecana International Airport. A return flight starts at C$513. These fares can change based on availability.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to PEI.
The best month for picking up cheap New York to Matecana International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from New York to PEI.
Hunt for savings on a flight from New York to Matecana International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from New York to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
April is the quietest month for flights from New York to Matecana International Airport (PEI), while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Pereira based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a New York to PEI flight ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Pereira to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Matecana International Airport in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Pereira
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Pereira right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from New York to Matecana International Airport:
Your Pereira trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Paisaje Cultural Cafetero, Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente and Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor.
Explore more of Colombia
Pereira has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres east of Pereira, a trip to Bogota will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Cali is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira. No trip is complete without visiting Swing Latino, Cristo Rey and El Retiro Park.
