Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
New York is two hours ahead of Salt Lake City and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from SLC to JFK start from 07:05 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 23:59 with JetBlue Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of 45 weekly Salt Lake City International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your SLC to JFK flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
JetBlue Airways has direct flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in New York — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is JetBlue Airways.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering SLC to JFK flights, with 79.53% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SLC and JFK:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Right now, £48 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £104. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SLC to JFK by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.
82.4% of flights departing from Salt Lake City International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from SLC.
Salt Lake City International Airport is about 8 miles from central Salt Lake City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 2 hours 55 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SLC? If you've booked an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Salt Lake City International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Pick up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car and explore New York and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Dollar and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 30 miles from the centre of New York. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit New York. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport for July if you'd like to go to New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SLC to JFK sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of New York. Around 80 miles away to the south-west, top sights here include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another essential stop in United States and is around 190 miles north-east of New York. No trip is complete without experiencing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.