Flying from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
New York's timezone is UTC-4, making New York three hours ahead of Bellingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BLI to JFK flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bellingham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BLI and JFK:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
San Diego International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Currently, $466 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bellingham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $778. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BLI to JFK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Bellingham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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Handy information about Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
BLI is located at 4255 Mitchell Way.
84.1% of flights leaving Bellingham International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of BLI.
To reach Bellingham International Airport from central Bellingham, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Bellingham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BLI:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're coming in on a late Bellingham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near JFK:
Grab a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car and explore New York and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Dollar and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport to central New York has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bellingham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to New York in May.
When reserving your flight from Bellingham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BLI to JFK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, consider Boston, about 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are highlights.