Cheap Flights from JFK to SJZ: When to Fly from New York to São Jorge Island

 

The cheapest times to fly from JFK to SJZ are

• January 8th to March 25th
• April 16th to May 6th
• November 12th to December 2nd (except the week of November 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 JFK to SJZ is late September. Prices can be as high as $5464 for Wednesday flights during early to mid September, or as low as $3294 for Tuesday flights around late September.

 

When to Fly to São Jorge Island

Flying from New York, NY (JFK) to Sao Jorge Island (SJZ) will usually cost between $3294 to $4576 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $3294. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid September, with an average price of $5464. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $2170 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $3679 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JFK to SJZ flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the JFK to SJZ flight is more expensive than the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.95, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to SJZ, and Monday the cheapest day to fly back into JFK. Wednesdays 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 $656 (16%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $3539. Return trip prices are from the SJZ to JFK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from JFK to SJZ can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 18 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 JFK to SJZ while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking JFK to SJZ

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 JFK to SJZ — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Azores Airlines, Delta, Tap Air Portugal, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sao Jorge Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2402 miles or 3866 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop JFK to SJZ flight is about 5 hour 18 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and Sao Jorge Island?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 37 available flights from JFK to SJZ.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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