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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Praia flights are currently cheapest in June.

New York John F. Kennedy to Praia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Praia below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Praia.

New York to Praia: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 17,851
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Praia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Praia is ج.م.‏ 40,613. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Praia. But we found flights with one or more stops from ج.م.‏ 40,613.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Praia.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Praia is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Praia Airport on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York John F. Kennedy Airport and Praia Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Praia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Praia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, TAP Air Portugal offers the cheapest flight tickets to Praia.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Praia is UTC-1, which is three hours ahead of New York.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to RAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • If you'd like to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Joao Paulo II Airport is a well-known stop between JFK and RAI.

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)

  • ج.م.‏ 17,851 is the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م.‏ 40,613. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to RAI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from JFK to RAI.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)

  • If you're landing on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RAI:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and explore beyond Praia's usual tourist stops.

  • Booking your vehicle from Nelson Mandela International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia

  • Nelson Mandela International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Praia. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.

When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Praia in April.

  • The warmest month in Praia is October, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from JFK to RAI in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC on average.

Explore more of Cape Verde

  • Mindelo is just one of the many places in Cape Verde waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Praia. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.

  • Santa Maria is another sought-after destination in Cape Verde and is around 193 kilometres north of Praia. No trip is complete without visiting Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse.

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