Travelling from New York to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): What you need to know
Tenerife South Airport is located in Tenerife. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to TFS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to TFS leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Tenerife South Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
73% of flights leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from New York to Tenerife South Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and TFS:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your New York to TFS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
71% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 55 minutes or so on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Tenerife South Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Tenerife South Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near TFS:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your New York to Tenerife South Airport flight.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. It takes around 50 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Tenerife South Airport is $490. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $995. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to TFS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest New York to Tenerife South Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Save money on your flight from New York to Tenerife South Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred 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 Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from New York to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). March is the busiest month to visit Tenerife. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
Before locking in your New York to TFS plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tenerife, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 28ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Tenerife South Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Tenerife right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from New York to Tenerife South Airport:
Your Tenerife visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Plaza de Espana, Casa Del Carnaval and Mirador de Playa Benijo.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres east of Tenerife, a trip to Arrecife will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.
Puerto del Rosario is another standout destination in Spain and is around 274 kilometres east of Tenerife. No trip is complete without seeing Parque Escultórico Puerto del Rosario, Casa-Museo de Unamuno and Territorio Imaginario.