Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 55 minutes.
Amman's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Amman six hours ahead of New York.
Flights from JFK to AMM start from 03:10 — the first with Royal Jordanian. The last service of the day is at 21:25 with Royal Jordanian. In total, there are nine weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your JFK to AMM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Royal Jordanian is your gateway to exploring Amman (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Jordan!). Check out the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Royal Jordanian.
Royal Jordanian is a leader in on-time performance for JFK to AMM flights, with 93.1% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and AMM include:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
214 € is the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight. Return flights start from 438 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to AMM, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMM instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation to explore Amman and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Queen Alia International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman
Queen Alia International Airport to the centre of Amman has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
August is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Amman in April.
The warmest month in Amman is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JFK to AMM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Jordan
Amman has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Jordan just waiting to be discovered. About 23 kilometres north-east of Amman, a trip to Zarqa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
Irbid is another standout destination in Jordan and is around 64 kilometres north of Amman. No journey is complete without experiencing EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel.