Travelling from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4. The city is 3 hours ahead of San Luis Obispo, where San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from SBP to New York.
Popular months like September or holiday periods such as summer and spring break will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Once you've booked your cheap tickets from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to New York, get your documents ready. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have another valid form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.
SBP is about 11 kilometres from central San Luis Obispo. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 54 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near SBP. Whether you have an early flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to New York or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to New York
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to New York is R 2,766. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,757. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SBP to New York, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to the centre of New York takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 11 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near EWR:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The centre of New York is located around 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Once your flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to New York has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 48 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to JFK. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from SBP to New York:
Best time to go to New York
August is the most popular month for flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to New York. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to New York in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to New York for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from SBP to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in New York right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to New York:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are must-do's during your New York adventure.
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