Flying from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) begins with finding the most convenient airport to take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
8 hours 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight.
The timezone in Prague is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York. Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague.
You can choose from 3 direct flights a week between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). This is the busiest route, with Delta Air Lines offering a 6:30pm departure from JFK to PRG.
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 catch your flight from New York to PRG.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Go straight to your destination from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Nonstop flights from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) operate from here.
Delta Air Lines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague leaving from JFK.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Delta Air Lines from JFK to PRG.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from New York to PRG with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between JFK and PRG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and PRG are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to PRG flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip is smooth and easy.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
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For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is around 13 kilometres from central Prague. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is P9,226. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P19,838. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from New York to PRG, book your plane ticket four months before your planned departure.
September is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from New York to PRG.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). July is the busiest month to visit Prague. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
Lock in a New York to PRG plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Prague to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Prague
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Prague right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from New York to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge are leading attractions which should be on any good Prague itinerary.
Explore more of Czechia
Brno is just one of the many cities in Czechia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Prague. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Tugendhat Villa, Namesti Svobody and Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus).
Around 290 kilometres east of Prague, Ostrava is another favourite stop in Czechia. Experience major highlights starting with Memorial of the WW2 victims, Landek and Landek Park.