Traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 8 hours 20 minutes.
Palermo's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Palermo five hours ahead of New York.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your JFK to PMO flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Neos has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Palermo — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Neos on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and PMO:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight is $181. A round-trip ticket is currently $423. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from JFK to PMO by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
December is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from JFK to PMO.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 30 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Consider booking a hotel close to PMO if you're catching a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car and discover Palermo and beyond with your own wheels. ECH, U-Save and Felirent are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Falcone-Borsellino Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is approximately 20 miles from central Palermo. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Palermo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Palermo, with temperatures ranging from 70ºF to 90ºF.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to PMO in February. Average temperatures are between 43ºF and 61ºF then.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Palermo, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Journey around 270 miles north to Rome to tick off its leading sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 200 miles north of Palermo, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.