Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zanderij International Airport (PBM): what you need to know
The timezone in Paramaribo is UTC-3, which is one hour 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 can comfortably board your JFK to PBM flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zanderij International Airport. Many travellers pass through Tocumen International Airport when flying between JFK and PBM.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
$573 is the best price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zanderij International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,016. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to PBM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zanderij International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zanderij International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
If you're coming in on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zanderij International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PBM:
Grab a Zanderij International Airport rental car and explore Paramaribo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ross Rental Cars, Europcar and Final Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zanderij International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Zanderij International Airport (PBM) to central Paramaribo
From Zanderij International Airport, Paramaribo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zanderij International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Paramaribo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zanderij International Airport for September if you'd like to go to Paramaribo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to PBM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Suriname
Nieuw Nickerie is just one of the many places in Suriname waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Paramaribo. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include SHRI VISHNU MANDIR, Nieuw Nickerie and Huttopia.
Moengo is another standout destination in Suriname and is around 97 kilometres east of Paramaribo. No journey is complete without seeing Koningin Wilhelmina Park West, Contemporary Art Museum Moengo (CAMM) and Tembe Art studio.