Flying from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New York is seven hours behind Kuwait and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Take your pick of eight weekly Kuwait International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Kuwait Airways is the earliest flight available. Kuwait Airways operates the last service of the day at 09:05.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your KWI to JFK flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Kuwait Airways is your gateway to exploring New York (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport offered by this carrier.
Kuwait Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
Kuwait Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers KWI to JFK flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuwait International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between KWI and JFK:
Queen Alia International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Currently, 295 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 490 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KWI to JFK.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from KWI to JFK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuwait International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.62% of flights that take off from KWI arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Kuwait International Airport from central Kuwait, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near KWI? If you're catching an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're getting in on a late Kuwait International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near JFK:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of New York and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
From John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to New York in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Kuwait International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KWI to JFK in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New York has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without seeing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.