Flying from New York to Canberra Airport (CBR): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Canberra Airport (CBR) begins with finding the best airport to take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.
The timezone in Canberra is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of New York. Canberra Airport is located in Canberra.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from New York to CBR.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from New York to Canberra Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to CBR flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Canberra Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means most of its flights touch down as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Canberra Airport (CBR)
Consider booking a hotel close to CBR if you're catching a late flight from New York to Canberra Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Canberra Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Canberra and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Canberra Airport flight.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
Canberra Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Canberra. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Canberra Airport (CBR)
ج.م. 35,511 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Canberra Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 66,064. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from New York to Canberra Airport (CBR)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Canberra. July is when most people book flights from New York to Canberra Airport (CBR), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Canberra is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your New York to CBR flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Canberra Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC.
More about Canberra
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Canberra right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from New York to Canberra Airport:
Your Canberra visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres north-east of Canberra, a visit to Sydney will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Australia, head for Wollongong, about 177 kilometres north-east of Canberra. Wollongong Beach, Pulpit Rock and Brighton Beach are among its highlights.
