Flying from New York to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): What you need to know
New York has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from New York to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Jump on a direct New York to Copenhagen Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 7 hours 50 minutes.
Copenhagen is six hours ahead of New York. Copenhagen Airport is located in Copenhagen, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH). You can choose from 10 direct services every week. Delta Air Lines operates a 4:15pm departure between JFK and CPH.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from New York to CPH.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Take the express route from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) can be booked from here.
SAS is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from New York to Copenhagen Airport departing from JFK.
Scandinavian Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from JFK to CPH.
With 68.18% of its services landing on schedule, Delta is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from New York to CPH with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between JFK and CPH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) plane ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). See if flying from EWR works better for your plans.
SAS has direct flights from New York to CPH departing from EWR. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in one go.
Scandinavian Airlines is the top choice for travellers flying from EWR to CPH.
Choose Scandinavian Airlines if being on time is your priority. Its flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Copenhagen Airport arrive as scheduled 89.83% of the time.
Split up your flight from New York to Copenhagen Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and CPH include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You can arrive at EWR from the centre of New York in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to CPH flight:
71% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Choosing a plane ticket from New York to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When leaving from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to CPH:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Copenhagen Airport flight:
Flights that leave from LGA arrive at their final stop as scheduled 69% of the time.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Consider staying in a hotel near CPH if you're catching a late flight from New York to Copenhagen Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your New York to Copenhagen Airport flight.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport to central Copenhagen is around 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Copenhagen Airport is ₹ 21,671. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 35,721. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from New York to CPH by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on New York to Copenhagen Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from New York to CPH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a price drop.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from New York to Copenhagen Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from New York to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
September is the busiest month for flights from New York to Copenhagen Airport (CPH). Plan your visit to Copenhagen in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Copenhagen is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your New York to CPH plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Copenhagen Airport in February when temperatures are between -4ºC and 6ºC.
More about Copenhagen
Start your Copenhagen trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Copenhagen Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Kopenhagen and The Little Mermaid are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Copenhagen itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Rosenborg Castle.
Explore more of Denmark
Copenhagen has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Denmark just waiting to be explored. About 145 kilometres west of Copenhagen, a trip to Odense will keep you busy. Start with attractions like H. C. Andersens House, H.C. Andersen Museum and Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home.
Aalborg is another standout destination in Denmark and is around 225 kilometres northwest of Copenhagen. No journey is complete without seeing Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Klosterkirken and Aalborg Historical Museum.
