Travelling from New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the best departure point for your flight from New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP). Explore your options for setting off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), two of the city's main airports.
Wilkes-Barre's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as New York. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is located in Wilkes-Barre.
Your flight from New York to AVP 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 travelling internationally.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to AVP flight, stay in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Make catching an early New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down as expected.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)
If you have a late flight from New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near AVP:
Hit the road running by picking up a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Enterprise, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Wilkes-Barre's main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport flight.
You'll find AVP at 100 Terminal Road.
Getting from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to central Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to central Wilkes-Barre is about 18 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)
Right now, 202 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 340 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to AVP if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport tickets across each 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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP). July is when most people visit Wilkes-Barre. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Book a New York to AVP plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Wilkes-Barre to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Wilkes-Barre
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Wilkes-Barre right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport:
Your Wilkes-Barre trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Luzerne County Historical Society and Luzerne County Courthouse.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Wilkes-Barre. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres south of Wilkes-Barre. No journey is complete without visiting Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
