Flying from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to New York: what you need to know
New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Raipur, where Swami Vivekananda Airport is located. New York operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from RPR to New York. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your travels. When searching for a flight from RPR to New York, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is one option.
If you have a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Swami Vivekananda Airport to New York for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
RPR is approximately 16 kilometres from central Raipur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to New York
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Swami Vivekananda Airport to New York is C$780. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,359. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RPR to New York if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near EWR:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Once your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to New York has hit the runway, 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 journey to take about 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from RPR to New York, unwind at a hotel near JFK. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to New York
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to New York, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to New York in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from RPR to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to New York, think about where you'd like to 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 tricky to work out where to begin. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are top sights which should feature on every New York itinerary.
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