Flying from New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE). Check out your options for heading out from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The timezone in Gaborone is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of New York. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is located in Gaborone.
Your flight from New York to GBE won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
With more travelers during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is about 48 kilometers from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometers away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to GBE flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
LGA has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your destination as planned.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Center.
About Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GBE instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Right now, $799 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,225. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to GBE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Gaborone. July is when most people book flights from New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Lock in a New York to GBE plane ticket departing in November if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Gaborone to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Gaborone
Start your Gaborone trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Gaborone when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Paradise Adventures Safaris (Pty) LTD followed by Mokolodi Nature Reserve and Gaborone Game Reserve.
Explore more of Botswana
While Gaborone is a great introduction to Botswana, there's much more to discover in Serowe. About 257 kilometers to the north, this must-see city has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like Serowe National Library and Serowe UCCSA.
Head 193 kilometers north-east from Gaborone and you'll reach Mahalapye, another favorite stop in Botswana. Don't leave without experiencing Kanamo Garden Centre and Mahalapye Children’s park.
