Flying from New York to Alta Airport (ALF): What you need to know
Alta is six hours ahead of New York. Alta Airport is located in Alta, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from New York to ALF. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Alta Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL). It's a popular transfer point for flights from New York to Alta Airport (ALF) leaving Newark Liberty International Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to ALF flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
71% of all departures from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Alta Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Alta Airport (ALF)
Book a hotel close to ALF if you have a late flight from New York to Alta Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your New York to Alta Airport flight.
Getting from Alta Airport (ALF) to central Alta
Central Alta is around 5 kilometres from Alta Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Alta Airport (ALF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Alta Airport is 552 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 605 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to ALF, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest New York to Alta Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from New York to Alta Airport (ALF)
September is the busiest month for flights from New York to Alta Airport (ALF). Visit Alta in July for a more low-key escape.
When booking your New York to ALF plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Alta, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Alta Airport in January when temperatures are between -14ºC (7ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Alta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Alta right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from New York to Alta Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, Alta Church and Cathedral of The Northern Lights are essential stops on your Alta itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Tromso is just one of the many places in Norway waiting to be explored once you've seen Alta. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Tromso Fjords, Aurora View Point and Tromsdalstinden.
Harstad is another must-experience destination in Norway and is around 290 kilometres southwest of Alta. No trip is complete without experiencing Trondenes fort, Sør-Troms Museum and Trondenes Church.
