Airport guide
Flying into John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
Every venue below has JFK as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a large airport 13 miles from downtown New York in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 25 venues with 579 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is Jamaica Performing Arts Center at 4.5 miles. It is one of the 3 airports the NYC search covers.
Venues nearest JFK
| Venue | City | From JFK | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Performing Arts Center | Jamaica | 4.5 mi (7.3 km) | 1 | LGA, 6.3 mi | Hotels |
| UBS Arena | Elmont | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | 69 | LGA, 8.9 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Belmont Park Raceway | Elmont | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | 16 | LGA, 8.9 mi | Hotels |
| Cathedral of the Incarnation | Garden City | 9.1 mi (14.6 km) | 1 | LGA, 13 mi | Hotels |
| Kings Theatre - NY | Brooklyn | 9.4 mi (15.1 km) | 28 | LGA, 10 mi | Hotels |
| Oceana Theater | Brooklyn | 10 mi (16.6 km) | 12 | EWR, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Uniondale | 11 mi (18.3 km) | 26 | LGA, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Maimonides Park | Brooklyn | 12 mi (18.9 km) | 65 | EWR, 13 mi | Hotels |
| The Space at Westbury | Westbury | 13 mi (20.8 km) | 7 | LGA, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Governor's At The Brokerage In Bellmore | Bellmore | 14 mi (21.8 km) | 8 | LGA, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Mulcahys | Wantagh | 14 mi (23.0 km) | 21 | LGA, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Governor's Levittown | Levittown | 15 mi (23.4 km) | 24 | LGA, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Giggle Room at Governor's Levittown | Levittown | 15 mi (23.4 km) | 4 | LGA, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Northwell at Jones Beach Theater | Wantagh | 15 mi (23.7 km) | 3 | LGA, 23 mi | Hotels |
| OceanFirst Bank Center | West Long Branch | 28 mi (44.5 km) | 29 | EWR, 30 mi | Hotels |
| Kessler Stadium | West Long Branch | 28 mi (44.6 km) | 1 | EWR, 30 mi | Hotels |
| Axelrod Performing Arts Center | Deal | 29 mi (46.9 km) | 21 | EWR, 32 mi | Hotels |
| The Wonder Bar - Asbury Park | Asbury Park | 31 mi (50.0 km) | 22 | EWR, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Asbury Lanes | Asbury Park | 31 mi (50.0 km) | 2 | EWR, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Stone Pony | Asbury Park | 31 mi (50.4 km) | 22 | EWR, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Stone Pony Summer Stage | Asbury Park | 31 mi (50.4 km) | 1 | EWR, 34 mi | Hotels |
| House of Independents | Asbury Park | 32 mi (51.0 km) | 11 | EWR, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Spring Lake Theatre | Spring Lake | 36 mi (57.8 km) | 38 | EWR, 38 mi | Hotels |
| Algonquin Arts Theatre | Manasquan | 39 mi (61.9 km) | 49 | EWR, 40 mi | Hotels |
| Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club | Point Pleasant Beach | 41 mi (65.1 km) | 98 | EWR, 42 mi | Hotels |
Event weekends near JFK
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues JFK is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 40 | UBS Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 28 | Axelrod Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 26 | Axelrod Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 27 | Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 25 | Algonquin Arts Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 23 | Algonquin Arts Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 4 | Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 3 | Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 16 | UBS Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 12 | Governor's Levittown | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 17 | Algonquin Arts Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 11 | UBS Arena | Search this weekend |
Next events near JFK
Aria Rock Band
Oceana Theater, Brooklyn, New York
- From about $1,090.00View Tickets
- From about $62.00View Tickets
Andrea Gibson
Kings Theatre - NY, Brooklyn, New York
From about $82.00View TicketsEric McMahon
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
From about $48.00View TicketsBelmont Racing
Belmont Park Raceway, Elmont, New York
From about $12.00View TicketsFDNY - Salute to Service
Mulcahys, Wantagh, New York
From about $151.00View TicketsDisney On Ice: Spotlight Magic!
UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
From about $54.00View TicketsWaterparks
House of Independents, Asbury Park, New Jersey
From about $53.00View TicketsAll-Star Comedy Show
Governor's Levittown, Levittown, New York
From about $30.00View Tickets
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When events near JFK happen
- 71% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 226 of 337 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities JFK serves
| City | Events | From JFK | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 105 | 9 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 98 | 40 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Elmont | 85 | 5.6 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Asbury Park | 58 | 31 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Manasquan | 49 | 39 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Spring Lake | 38 | 36 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| West Long Branch | 30 | 28 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Levittown | 28 | 15 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Uniondale | 26 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Wantagh | 24 | 14 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Deal | 21 | 29 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Bellmore | 8 | 14 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near JFK
| Airport | Type | From JFK |
|---|---|---|
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | Large airport | 11 mi |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | Large airport | 21 mi |
| HPN Westchester County Airport | Smaller airport | 30 mi |
| ISP Long Island MacArthur Airport | Smaller airport | 37 mi |
EWR is the second option for 13 of these venues.
Home teams near JFK
- New York Islanders play at UBS Arena (NHL arena airports).
From our New York travel guide
The largest of the three and the one most international flights use, in southern Queens roughly 15 miles from Midtown. The AirTrain is a separate paid connector (around $8.75) linking every terminal to two rail hubs: Jamaica, for the Long Island Rail Road into Penn Station or Grand Central Madison in about 20 minutes, and Howard Beach for the A train, which is much cheaper and much slower. By car, budget 45 minutes to well over an hour; the Van Wyck Expressway is reliably bad.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from downtown New York?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 13 miles (20.8 km) from downtown New York in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How far is JFK from Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 41 miles from Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club in a straight line. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is almost as close, at 42 miles, so compare both when you search.
Which other airports are near JFK?
Within 50 miles of JFK we also list LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 11 miles away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 21 miles away, Westchester County Airport (HPN), 30 miles away and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), 37 miles away.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How many events are near JFK in the next 12 weeks?
We list 232 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues JFK is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 13, with 40. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which teams play home games near JFK?
New York Islanders (UBS Arena) play their home games at venues JFK is the first airport for.
Which venues are closest to JFK?
Of the venues JFK is the first airport we list for, the closest are Jamaica Performing Arts Center (4.5 miles), UBS Arena (5.6 miles) and Belmont Park Raceway (5.6 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
