Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manchester Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours.
The timezone in Manchester is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of New York.
Flights from JFK to MAN start from 19:00 — the first with Aer Lingus. The latest departure is at 20:10 with Virgin Atlantic. Overall, you can choose from 13 weekly New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manchester Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your JFK to MAN flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Aer Lingus has direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manchester Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Manchester — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if time allows.
Aer Lingus is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Virgin Atlantic is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to MAN flights. A reliable 82.61% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manchester Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JFK and MAN:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
$358 is the best price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Return flights start from $651. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from JFK to MAN, book your trip seven months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manchester Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from JFK to MAN.
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Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
73% of flights that take off from New York John F. Kennedy Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central New York to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're coming in on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manchester Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MAN:
Explore without limits with a Manchester Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and find adventure across Manchester and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manchester Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Manchester in March.
Lock in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you want to go to Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to MAN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Manchester, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel about 257 kilometres south-east to London to check off its leading attractions. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 113 kilometres south of Manchester. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham are key highlights.



