Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Cali Airport (CLO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cali Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
New York and Cali are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
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 catch your JFK to CLO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Cali (and then seeing more of Colombia!) is easy with Avianca. This popular carrier offers direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cali Airport.
Avianca is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 73.68% of its services arriving as planned, Avianca is the most punctual carrier operating JFK to CLO flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cali Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and CLO:
Bogota Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Oranjestad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Cali Airport (CLO)
Right now, $202 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cali Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $470. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to CLO.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cali Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cali Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Of the flights that depart from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you're taking an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cali Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cali Airport (CLO)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cali Airport flight. Hotel Real Elim International and Hotel Sin Escala are comfortable choices near CLO.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cali Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Budget and see more of Cali and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cali Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cali Airport (CLO) to central Cali
From Cali Airport, Cali is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cali Airport (CLO)
The quietest month for a flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cali Airport is March, while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Cali based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cali Airport for September if you want to go to Cali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to CLO in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north-east of Cali, a visit to Bogota will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Medellin is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres north of Cali. No journey is complete without visiting EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.