Cheap Flights from AVP to JFK: When to Fly from Wilkes-Barre to New York

 

The cheapest times to fly from AVP to JFK are

• October 8th to April 1st (except the weeks of November 19th, November 26th, and March 19th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from AVP to JFK is late October. Prices can be as high as $643 for Sunday flights during mid June, or as low as $242 for Saturday flights around late October.

 

When to Fly to New York

Flying from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP) to New York, NY (JFK) will usually cost between $295 to $521 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October with an average ticket price of $280. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid June, with an average price of $506. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $226 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $399 can be considered a good price for a round-trip AVP to JFK flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the AVP to JFK route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the AVP to JFK flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Wilkes-Barre. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $2.22, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Saturday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $120 (26%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Saturday and returning a week later will cost an average of $318. Return trip prices are from the JFK to AVP flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from AVP to JFK can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 11 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from AVP to JFK while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking AVP to JFK

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from AVP to JFK — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from AVP to JFK? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 112 miles or 180 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from AVP to JFK?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop AVP to JFK flight is about 1 hour 11 minutes.

How many flights go between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA and New York, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 61 available flights from AVP to JFK.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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