New York to Georgetown (JFK–GEO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–GEO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, American Airlines and Caribbean Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,547 miles in approximately 5h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: QR | 21 | 321, A21N | 5h38-5h43 | – | QR | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 7 | 7M8 | 5h54 | Oneworld | QR | |
| BW Caribbean Airlines | 7 | B38M | 5h17 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · GEO: -04
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Georgetown.
US passport holders enter Guyana visa-free for up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. At Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) near Georgetown, immigration stamps your passport after reviewing your documents.
The 30-day stay can be extended at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Georgetown for up to 6 months total. Each extension costs GYD 10,000 (about $48). Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America. Georgetown's wooden colonial architecture, the Demerara Harbour Bridge, and Kaieteur Falls (one of the world's tallest single-drop waterfalls at 226 meters) are the primary attractions. Kaieteur is reachable by charter flight from Georgetown in about 1 hour.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Georgetown run about 5 hours on Caribbean Airlines. New York JFK to Georgetown runs about 5 hours 30 minutes on JetBlue and Caribbean Airlines. Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar (GYD), trading at roughly 209 GYD per $1. US dollars are widely accepted, especially in Georgetown and at hotels. ATMs dispense GYD. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants but cash is king at markets and street vendors. Minibuses are the main public transport in Georgetown at GYD 100 to GYD 300 per ride ($0.50 to $1.50). Interior travel to the rainforest and savannahs relies on small aircraft and river boats.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–GEO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to GEO
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue and Caribbean Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to GEO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to GEO ranges from 5 hours 17 minutes to 5 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,547 miles (4,098 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PLS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.