Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manchester Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours.
The timezone in Manchester is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of New York.
Take your pick of 17 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 18:40 departure with Virgin Atlantic is the earliest flight you can take. Aer Lingus operates the last service of the day at 20:05.
Your JFK to MAN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Manchester (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Aer Lingus. This popular airline offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Aer Lingus is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier offering JFK to MAN flights is Virgin Atlantic. Its services land as planned 68.29% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between JFK and MAN include:
Dublin Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manchester Airport flight is £132. A return fare right now is £293. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from JFK to MAN, reserve your journey one month before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manchester Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider booking a hotel near MAN if you're catching a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Manchester Airport rental car and discover Manchester and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manchester Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Manchester based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to visit Manchester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to MAN in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Manchester, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Travel about 160 miles south-east to London to check off its top sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Birmingham is another standout destination in United Kingdom and is around 70 miles south of Manchester. No journey is complete without dropping by Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.