Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): what you need to know
The timezone in Busan is UTC+9, which is 13 hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your JFK to PUS flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gimhae International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between JFK and PUS:
Incheon International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight is 436 €. A return ticket right now is 945 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from JFK to PUS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gimhae International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JFK to PUS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gimhae International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
If you're arriving on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near PUS:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Gimhae International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to central Busan
Gimhae International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Busan. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or ride-share will depend on the time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
August is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gimhae International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Busan in April.
The warmest month in Busan is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gimhae International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to PUS in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've seen Busan. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Incheon is another sought-after destination in South Korea and is around 354 kilometres north-west of Busan. No journey is complete without experiencing Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.