Flying from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to New York: what you need to know
New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Patna, where Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is located. New York operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from PAT to New York. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Whether you want to explore a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is a stop you can make during your flight from PAT to New York.
If you have a passport from India, you will need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to New York for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
The journey from central Patna to PAT takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 48 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to New York? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near PAT:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to New York
C$876 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to New York. Return flights start at C$1,670. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from PAT to New York. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your ticket from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to New York.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 24 kilometres from central New York. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 11 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near EWR if you're catching a late flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to New York. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Once your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to New York has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 48 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near JFK. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from PAT to New York:
Best time to go to New York
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit New York, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Lock in your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to New York for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from PAT to New York in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
After booking your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to New York, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are top sights which should be on every New York itinerary.
Complete your New York trip with a car rental
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