Flying from New York to Paramaribo: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from New York to Paramaribo, there's a selection of airports you can take off from. New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are some of New York's main options.
Hop off the plane at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), the primary gateway of Paramaribo.
Paramaribo is two hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your New York to Paramaribo flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Paramaribo
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap New York to Paramaribo flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from New York to Paramaribo across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from New York to Paramaribo by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your New York to Paramaribo flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from New York
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Whether you'd like to visit another city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options taking off from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is a stop you can make on your New York to Paramaribo flight.
JFK is about 21 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Paramaribo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy Airport:
73% of flights taking off from New York John F. Kennedy Airport land at their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Break up your New York to Paramaribo flight with a stop at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). A main stopover between New York Newark Airport and Paramaribo, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
You can reach EWR from central New York in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from New York to Paramaribo, take it easy in one of these hotels near New York Newark Airport:
New York Newark Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Paramaribo flight:
Flights that depart from LGA arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Paramaribo
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM)
The distance from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) to central Paramaribo is approximately 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Paramaribo. Book one of these accommodation options near PBM instead:
Explore without limits with a Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ross Rental Cars, Europcar or Final Rentals and venture far and wide through Paramaribo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport (EAX)
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport (EAX) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Paramaribo. Check out your options for making your way into town after your flight from New York to Paramaribo has arrived.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near EAX. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from New York to Paramaribo:
Paramaribo Zorg En Hoop Airport (ORG)
Hop off your flight from New York to Paramaribo and go straight to your hotel or start exploring the sights right away. The centre of Paramaribo is about 5 kilometres from Paramaribo Zorg En Hoop Airport (ORG).
Head straight from arrivals to your hotel in one easy trip by grabbing a Paramaribo Zorg En Hoop Airport rental car. You can book with trusted names here like Final Rentals and Keddy By Europcar.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from New York to Paramaribo is a good move. Along with better prices, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at ORG.
Best time to go to Paramaribo
March is the quietest month for flights from New York to Paramaribo, while May is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Paramaribo based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Paramaribo is October, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your New York to Paramaribo ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from New York to Paramaribo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
More about Paramaribo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paramaribo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Paramaribo:
Jodensavanne and Brownsberg Nature Park are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Paramaribo itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Central Suriname Nature Reserve.
