Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to New York: what you need to know
New York is 5 hours behind Alicante, where Alicante-Elche Airport is located. New York operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from ALC to New York. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing flights from ALC to New York, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
To visit United States for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from Spain. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to New York.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Alicante, ALC can be reached in about 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 47 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to New York? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ALC:
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to New York
P14,111 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to New York. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P18,093. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ALC to New York if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to New York.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to the centre of New York is around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour and 11 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to New York. Book one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The centre of New York is around 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). After your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to New York has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 48 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near JFK. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from ALC to New York at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to New York
August is the busiest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to New York. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to New York in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to New York in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from ALC to New York sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about New York
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in New York right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to New York:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are a couple of popular attractions to put on your New York travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Empire State Building.
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