Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Gaborone Airport (GBE): what you need to know
Gaborone is seven hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your JFK to GBE flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Gaborone Airport (GBE)
Currently, 727 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Gaborone Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.233 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from JFK to GBE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Gaborone Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
73% of flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near JFK? If you're catching an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Gaborone Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Gaborone Airport (GBE)
Reserve a hotel close to GBE if you're catching a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Gaborone Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Gaborone Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Auto-Union or Avis and experience more of Gaborone and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Gaborone Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Getting from Gaborone Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
From Gaborone Airport, Gaborone is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Gaborone Airport (GBE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Gaborone Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Gaborone. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Gaborone is October, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Gaborone Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to GBE in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Botswana
You've visited Gaborone, now it's time to explore other parts of Botswana. Travel about 418 kilometres north-east to Francistown to check off its must-visit sights. From Our Lady of the Desert Cathedral to Supa Ngwao Museum and Nyangabwe Hill, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Next up? Set off for Molepolole. It's roughly 48 kilometres north-west of Gaborone and is known for highlights like Kgosi Sechele I Museum.