Flying from New York to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in New York. Check out your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) when planning your flight from New York to Porto Airport (OPO).
Expect to be travelling for 7 hours. That's the average duration of a direct New York to Porto Airport flight.
Porto is five hours ahead of New York. Porto Airport is located in Porto, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Pick from 3 direct weekly services between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Porto Airport (OPO). This is the most popular route when departing from New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to OPO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, show up 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)
You can take a direct flight from New York to Porto Airport (OPO) out of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
When departing from JFK, you can take a direct flight from New York to Porto Airport with Delta Air Lines.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Delta between JFK and OPO.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to OPO leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Porto Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Porto Airport (OPO) plane ticket with departures from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Work out whether leaving from EWR works best for your plans.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to OPO can be booked with United Airlines.
On the EWR to OPO route, United is the favourite choice for most passengers.
With 77.59% of services landing on schedule, TAP Air Portugal is the top on-time carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Porto Airport.
Split up your flight from New York to Porto Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and OPO are:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
You can get to EWR from the centre of New York in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kms (15 miles) or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to OPO flight:
71% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can lock in a plane ticket from New York to Porto Airport (OPO) with a stop or two out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). These are some of the most popular stopovers between LGA and OPO:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey time to LGA from the centre of New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kms (8 miles) or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Porto Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
If you have a late flight from New York to Porto Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near OPO:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your New York to Porto Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, central Porto is around 11 kms (7 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Porto Airport (OPO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Porto Airport is £185. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £315. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from New York to OPO by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
September is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a New York to Porto Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from New York to OPO.
Find a cheap flight from New York to Porto Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Porto Airport (OPO)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Porto. August is when most people book flights from New York to Porto Airport (OPO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a New York to OPO plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Porto to range from 14ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Porto Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Porto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Porto right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from New York to Porto Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are major attractions which should be on any good Porto itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Porto. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the south, its top attractions include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 274 kms (170 miles) south of Porto. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are among its highlights.