Flying from New York to Lajes Field Airport (TER): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from New York to Lajes Field Airport (TER). Explore your options for jetting out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Around 5 hours 50 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct New York to Lajes Field Airport flight.
Terceira Lajes is three hours ahead of New York. Lajes Field Airport is located in Terceira Lajes, which operates on the UTC-1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to TER.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Lajes Field Airport (TER) leave from this terminal.
When jetting out of JFK, you can take a direct flight from New York to Lajes Field Airport with Azores Airlines.
Azores Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from JFK to TER.
Azores Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 100.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from New York to TER that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and TER include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Lajes Field Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Lajes Field Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and TER:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
You can reach EWR from central New York in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to TER flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can reserve a flight ticket from New York to Lajes Field Airport (TER) leaving from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stopover. Logan International Airport (BOS) is a major connection point.
The journey to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your New York to Lajes Field Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and reach your destination as planned.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Lajes Field Airport (TER)
Reserve a hotel close to TER if you have a late flight from New York to Lajes Field Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Explore without limits with a Lajes Field Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, Ilha Verde or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Terceira Lajes and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week before your New York to Lajes Field Airport flight.
Getting from Lajes Field Airport (TER) to central Terceira Lajes
Lajes Field Airport to central Terceira Lajes is roughly 2 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Lajes Field Airport (TER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Lajes Field Airport is $383. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $684. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from New York to TER by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap New York to Lajes Field Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from New York to Lajes Field Airport (TER)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from New York to Lajes Field Airport (TER). August is the most popular month to visit Terceira Lajes. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Lock in a New York to TER flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Terceira Lajes to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Lajes Field Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Terceira Lajes
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Terceira Lajes right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Lajes Field Airport:
Make the most of your travels to Terceira Lajes by stopping by well-known attractions like Church of São Miguel Arcanjo.
Explore more of Portugal
Terceira Lajes has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Terceira Lajes, a trip to Ponta Delgada will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Portas da Cidade, Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Terceira Lajes, Lagoa is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Church of Santa Cruz, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Convento dos Franciscanos.