Travelling from New York to Key West International Airport (EYW): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to Key West International Airport (EYW) jetting off from either of these.
Key West (where Key West International Airport is located) and New York share the UTC-4 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from New York to EYW.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Key West International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider starting your journey from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Key West International Airport (EYW) plane ticket with departures from here.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to EYW are available with United Airlines.
United Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the EWR to EYW route.
With 72.13% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Key West International Airport.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your New York to EYW flight? Check in to a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Board once and be on your way from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Direct flights from New York to Key West International Airport can be booked from here.
American Airlines is one well-known airline that offers direct New York to EYW plane tickets from LGA.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LGA and EYW is American Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Delta Air Lines.
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Key West International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Key West International Airport (EYW)
Have a late flight from New York to Key West International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near EYW and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Key West International Airport rental car and discover Key West and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Alamo and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your New York to Key West International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
EYW is located at 3491 South Roosevelt Boulevard.
Getting from Key West International Airport (EYW) to central Key West
From Key West International Airport, central Key West is around 3 kilometres away. It takes about 5 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Key West International Airport (EYW)
Currently, 83 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Key West International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 197 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from New York to EYW, book your plane ticket three months before your planned departure.
August is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a New York to Key West International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Key West International Airport (EYW)
February is the quietest month for flights from New York to Key West International Airport (EYW), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Key West based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a New York to EYW plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Key West to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Key West International Airport in January when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Key West
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Key West right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from New York to Key West International Airport:
Your trip to Key West should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include South Beach, Mallory Square and Dry Tortugas.
Explore more of the United States
Miami is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Key West. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Ocean Drive, Beach and La Playa De Miami.
Hialeah is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Key West. No trip is complete without experiencing Miami Watersports Complex, Hialeah Park Racing & Casino and Hialeah Park.
