Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira) is six hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your JFK to JTR flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Santorini International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between JFK and JTR include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is 200 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 503 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to JTR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to JFK:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're coming in on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near JTR:
Pick up a Santorini International Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Santorini International Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport to central Santorini (Thira) has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Santorini International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Santorini (Thira) in February.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JFK to JTR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.