Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The timezone in Catania is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your JFK to CTA flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and CTA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Right now, $405 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $792. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to CTA if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from JFK to CTA.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CTA if you're catching a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to the centre of Catania has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Catania. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for July if you want to go to Catania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 36ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to CTA in February. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Catania, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Travel around 386 kilometres north to Naples to tick off its popular sights. From National Archaeological Museum to Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Italy, head for Palermo, about 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo are key reasons to visit.