Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Madeira Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 40 minutes.
Madeira is four hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your JFK to FNC flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Azores Airlines is your gateway to exploring Madeira (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Madeira Airport offered by this airline.
Azores Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Madeira Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and FNC include:
Logan International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Joao Paulo II Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
Currently, £159 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Madeira Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £307. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to FNC.
December is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Madeira Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from JFK to FNC.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Madeira Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 30 miles from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Madeira Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
Reserve a hotel close to FNC if you're on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Madeira Airport rental car and discover Madeira and beyond with your own set of wheels. Way 2 azores, Surprice and Magic Islands Rent A Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Madeira Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport is roughly 20 miles from central Madeira. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Madeira Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madeira. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Madeira Airport for August if you'd like to explore Madeira during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to FNC in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Câmara de Lobos is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Madeira. Around 9 miles away to the south, its top attractions include Plage, Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall.
Around 9 miles south of Madeira, São Martinho is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.