Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Manta Airport (MEC): what you need to know
Manta's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as New York.
Your JFK to MEC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to check out another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a sought-after stop between JFK and MEC.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Manta Airport (MEC)
Currently, 252 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manta Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 494 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from JFK to MEC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manta Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from JFK to MEC.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manta Airport.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy Airport, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach New York John F. Kennedy Airport from central New York, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you have an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manta Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Manta Airport (MEC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEC if you're on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manta Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Manta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and explore beyond Manta's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Manta Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Manta Airport (MEC)
November is the busiest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manta Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Manta in March.
Lock in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manta Airport for March if you want to go to Manta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to MEC in August. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've seen Manta, now it's time to explore other parts of Ecuador. Journey around 161 kilometres south-east to Guayaquil to check off its top attractions. From Amazon Rainforest to Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Quito is another standout destination in Ecuador and is around 257 kilometres east of Manta. No journey is complete without seeing Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.