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Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £536 return via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared with £936 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 6% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £591 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £902, a difference of £311. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 38 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 02:35 and lands at 16:54
• Latest: departs at 09:40 and lands at 23:59.

The flight takes about 14h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £737. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 14h 19m, covering 6,850 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £538, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 31m, compared to 18h 55m via Istanbul (IST) and 19h 08m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi (Eastern Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £606 to £948, with an average of £737 over the past 12 months. Anything below £606 counts as a good deal.

Etihad Airways is the only airline on the Abu Dhabi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.