Flying from Jakarta to New York: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Jakarta. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Jakarta to New York jetting off from here.
New York has a range of airports you can jet into. Touch down at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Jakarta to New York.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
You will need an embassy visa for United States if you hold a passport from Indonesia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before you book your cheap flights from Jakarta to New York, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Jakarta to New York. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta, CGK can be reached in about 36 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 29 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Jakarta to New York or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving 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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Book a hotel near EWR if you're taking a late flight from Jakarta to New York. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Central New York is located around 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). After your flight from Jakarta to New York has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 48 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
After your flight from Jakarta to New York, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to JFK. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to New York
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to New York is P27,901. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P44,630. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from Jakarta to New York, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Jakarta to New York is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Best time to go to New York
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Jakarta to New York. August is the busiest month to travel to New York. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Jakarta to New York in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from Jakarta to New York in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Jakarta to New York, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are leading attractions which should feature on every New York itinerary.
Complete your New York trip with a car rental
Check out our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Jakarta to New York. Whether you're after an economy ride, a standard vehicle or even something that'll turn heads, you can compare companies in one go to get the best deal.