Cheap Flights from JFK to SLK: When to Fly from New York to Saranac Lake

 

The cheapest times to fly from JFK to SLK are

• May 14th to July 1st
• August 20th to November 18th

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 SLK is late October. Prices can be as high as $682 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $401 for Tuesday flights around late October.

 

When to Fly to Saranac Lake

Flying from New York, NY (JFK) to Saranac Lake/Lake Placid, NY (SLK) will usually cost between $411 to $535 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 $412. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $564. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $152 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $429 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JFK to SLK flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the JFK to SLK flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.03, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to SLK, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into JFK. 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 $31 (7%) 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 $431. Return trip prices are from the SLK 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 SLK 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 27 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 SLK while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking JFK to SLK

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 SLK — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 13 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Alaska, American, British Airways, Cape Air, Caribbean Airlines, COPA, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, United, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Adirondack Regional Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 260 miles or 418 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop JFK to SLK flight is about 1 hour 27 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and Saranac Lake/Lake Placid, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 62 available flights from JFK to SLK.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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