Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Funchal (FNC) from $303

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JFK — FNC
jun. 10 — jun. 171

The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Funchal Madeira are usually found in October or January, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Funchal (FNC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated junio 5, 2024.

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June

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October

Round-trip from

$577

One-way from

$397
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Funchal Madeira
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Funchal Madeira

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal?

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 38% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Funchal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $676 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $488. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to FNC?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap John F Kennedy Intl to Funchal flights in June & July 2024

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jue. 7/1111:50 amJFK - FNC
Nonstop6h 10mAzores Airlines
sáb. 7/205:35 amFNC - JFK
1 stop19h 00mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$635
jue. 7/1111:50 amJFK - FNC
Nonstop6h 10mAzores Airlines
sáb. 7/205:35 amFNC - JFK
1 stop19h 00mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$636
jue. 7/1111:50 amJFK - FNC
Nonstop6h 10mAzores Airlines
vie. 7/192:35 pmFNC - JFK
1 stop10h 00mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/5$671
jue. 7/1111:50 amJFK - FNC
Nonstop6h 10mAzores Airlines
vie. 7/195:35 amFNC - JFK
1 stop19h 00mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$676
jue. 7/1111:50 amJFK - FNC
Nonstop6h 10mAzores Airlines
vie. 7/192:35 pmFNC - JFK
1 stop10h 00mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/5$677
lun. 7/2212:30 amJFK - FNC
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/305:35 amFNC - JFK
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$684
vie. 6/78:55 pmJFK - FNC
1 stop23h 55mAzores Airlines
dom. 6/166:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$688
dom. 6/98:55 pmJFK - FNC
1 stop11h 35mAzores Airlines
dom. 6/166:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$704
lun. 7/1512:30 amJFK - FNC
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/192:35 pmFNC - JFK
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$708

John F Kennedy Intl to Funchal 2024 flight deals

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jue. 9/511:50 amJFK - FNC
Nonstop6h 10mAzores Airlines
dom. 9/156:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$554
jue. 9/1211:50 amJFK - FNC
Nonstop6h 10mAzores Airlines
dom. 9/226:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$555
jue. 9/1911:50 amJFK - FNC
Nonstop6h 10mAzores Airlines
dom. 9/296:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/5$562
jue. 8/2211:50 amJFK - FNC
Nonstop6h 10mAzores Airlines
dom. 8/256:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$566
sáb. 9/218:55 pmJFK - FNC
1 stop21h 50mAzores Airlines
dom. 9/296:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/5$569
dom. 9/228:55 pmJFK - FNC
1 stop11h 35mAzores Airlines
dom. 9/296:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/5$570
mar. 11/2611:55 pmJFK - FNC
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/412:05 pmFNC - JFK
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$571
jue. 9/1911:50 amJFK - FNC
Nonstop6h 10mAzores Airlines
mar. 10/15:35 amFNC - JFK
1 stop19h 00mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/5$572
vie. 10/48:55 pmJFK - FNC
1 stop10h 30mAzores Airlines
lun. 10/144:45 pmFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 50mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$573

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vie. 6/78:55 pmJFK - FNC
1 stop23h 55mAzores Airlines
dom. 6/166:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$688
dom. 6/98:55 pmJFK - FNC
1 stop11h 35mAzores Airlines
dom. 6/166:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$704
lun. 6/108:55 pmJFK - FNC
2 stops30h 40mAzores Airlines
dom. 6/166:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$772
vie. 6/78:55 pmJFK - FNC
2 stops30h 40mAzores Airlines
dom. 6/166:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$773
mar. 6/1112:30 amJFK - FNC
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/166:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$775
mar. 6/1112:30 amJFK - FNC
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/166:40 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$780
sáb. 6/1511:00 amJFK - FNC
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/235:55 amFNC - JFK
Nonstop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$787
mar. 6/1112:30 amJFK - FNC
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/1610:10 amFNC - JFK
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$795
mié. 6/1212:30 amJFK - FNC
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/207:35 pmFNC - JFK
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$804

One-way flights to Funchal from John F Kennedy Intl

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Users traveling one-way from New York to Funchal can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from New York, there is a search form available above.
jue. 7/1111:50 amJFK - FNC
Nonstop6h 10mAzores Airlines
Deal found 6/4$303
lun. 7/81:30 amJFK - FNC
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$312
jue. 7/1112:30 amJFK - FNC
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$325
jue. 7/1112:30 amJFK - FNC
3 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$326
dom. 7/712:30 amJFK - FNC
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$328
sáb. 8/241:30 amJFK - FNC
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$338
vie. 7/126:20 pmJFK - FNC
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$349
mar. 7/96:20 pmJFK - FNC
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$356
jue. 8/812:30 amJFK - FNC
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$357

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New York John F Kennedy IntlFunchal Madeira

JFK - FNC

JFKFNC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 8/22

Nonstop6h 10m

Funchal Madeira

dom. 8/25

Nonstop7h 20m

$566

New York John F Kennedy IntlFunchal Madeira

JFK - FNC

JFKFNC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 8/22

Nonstop6h 10m

Funchal Madeira

dom. 9/1

Nonstop7h 20m

$575

New York John F Kennedy IntlFunchal Madeira

JFK - FNC

JFKFNC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/3

1 stop10h 30m

Funchal Madeira

dom. 9/15

Nonstop7h 20m

$576

New York John F Kennedy IntlFunchal Madeira

JFK - FNC

JFKFNC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/3

1 stop10h 30m

Funchal Madeira

jue. 9/12

1 stop19h 00m

$588

New York John F Kennedy IntlFunchal Madeira

JFK - FNC

JFKFNC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/1

1 stop17h 00m

Funchal Madeira

dom. 9/15

Nonstop7h 20m

$618

New York John F Kennedy IntlFunchal Madeira

JFK - FNC

JFKFNC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 8/21

2 stops18h 25m

Funchal Madeira

dom. 8/25

Nonstop7h 20m

$628

New York John F Kennedy IntlFunchal Madeira

JFK - FNC

JFKFNC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 9/2

1 stop16h 35m

Funchal Madeira

dom. 9/15

Nonstop7h 20m

$645

New York John F Kennedy IntlFunchal Madeira

JFK - FNC

JFKFNC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/1

1 stop22h 05m

Funchal Madeira

lun. 9/16

1 stop27h 20m

$651

New York John F Kennedy IntlFunchal Madeira

JFK - FNC

JFKFNC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/1

1 stop21h 00m

Funchal Madeira

lun. 9/16

2 stops40h 30m

$659

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Funchal. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Temperature and rainfall in Funchal by month

Plan your trip to Funchal by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

FNC

Temperature

60.8 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Funchal, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Funchal

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Funchal. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Funchal. Reviews last updated junio 5, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Funchal, such as TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Azores Airlines and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.4
Good
3,712 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Maybe the plane was an older one... there was less room than I remember. Certainly less room that Qatar or Emirates. But food was ok. I have flown Turkish Air a few times before and thought I liked the flights better. So maybe it was just me.

7.4
Good
3,712 reviews
7.4
Good
3,712 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Maybe the plane was an older one... there was less room than I remember. Certainly less room that Qatar or Emirates. But food was ok. I have flown Turkish Air a few times before and thought I liked the flights better. So maybe it was just me.

7.1
Good
2,086 reviews
7.4
Good
3,712 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Maybe the plane was an older one... there was less room than I remember. Certainly less room that Qatar or Emirates. But food was ok. I have flown Turkish Air a few times before and thought I liked the flights better. So maybe it was just me.

7.0
Good
7,035 reviews
7.4
Good
3,712 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Maybe the plane was an older one... there was less room than I remember. Certainly less room that Qatar or Emirates. But food was ok. I have flown Turkish Air a few times before and thought I liked the flights better. So maybe it was just me.

6.8
Okay
6,748 reviews
7.4
Good
3,712 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Maybe the plane was an older one... there was less room than I remember. Certainly less room that Qatar or Emirates. But food was ok. I have flown Turkish Air a few times before and thought I liked the flights better. So maybe it was just me.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Funchal from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    For a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Funchal, you will be flying into Madeira. Funchal Madeira (FNC) is just 9.0 mi from the center of the city. Madeira is the only Funchal airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Funchal Madeira from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Azores Airlines for just $566, but on average you can expect to pay $620.

  • Are there nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 15 direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal under $600. A good price for a nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal is less than $893.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal for under $700?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal within the next 7 days for less than $700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal round-trip?

    Currently priced at $566, Azores Airlines will fly you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal and back. In addition to Azores Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL for as low as $651. These flights start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $217. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Funchal Madeira) can be booked for $550 on average our data indicates $468 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal.

  • What does JFK to FNC mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal Madeira Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a JFK to FNC flight.

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    The New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal (average of $577). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Funchal in June is currently the most expensive (average of $906). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Azores AirlinesCheapest$491Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$536Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$682Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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