Flying from New York to Yangon International Airport (RGN): What you need to know
The timezone in Yangon is UTC+6:30, which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. Yangon International Airport is located in Yangon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from New York to RGN.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to RGN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 24 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Yangon International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
73% of flights that depart New York John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from New York to Yangon International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and RGN:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to RGN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Yangon International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive when they should. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Have a late flight from New York to Yangon International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near RGN and hit the pillow fast:
Getting from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to central Yangon
From Yangon International Airport, central Yangon is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Yangon International Airport is $889. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,540. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to RGN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest New York to Yangon International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from New York to RGN.
Find a cheap flight from New York to Yangon International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Yangon. June is when most people book flights from New York to Yangon International Airport (RGN), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your New York to RGN plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Yangon, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Yangon International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Yangon
After booking your flight from New York to Yangon International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Yangon:
Shwedagon Pagoda and St. Mary's Cathedral are just two of the top attractions to add to your Yangon travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Bogyoke Aung San Market.
Explore more of Myanmar
Around 225 kilometres north of Yangon, Taungoo is another favourite stop in Myanmar. Start your sightseeing at Shwe Sandaw Pagoda, Naw Bu Baw Prayer Mountain and Myat Saw Nyi Naung Pagoda.