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 621 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is UBS Arena at 5.6 miles. It is one of the 3 airports the NYC search covers.
Venues nearest JFK
| Venue | City | From JFK | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS Arena | Elmont | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | 82 | LGA, 8.9 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Belmont Park Raceway | Elmont | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | 44 | 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 · Airports |
| Oceana Theater | Brooklyn | 10 mi (16.6 km) | 14 | EWR, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Uniondale | 11 mi (18.3 km) | 25 | LGA, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Maimonides Park | Brooklyn | 12 mi (18.9 km) | 66 | EWR, 13 mi | Hotels |
| The Space at Westbury | Westbury | 13 mi (20.8 km) | 10 | LGA, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Governor's At The Brokerage In Bellmore | Bellmore | 14 mi (21.8 km) | 11 | LGA, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Mulcahys | Wantagh | 14 mi (23.0 km) | 20 | LGA, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Governor's Levittown | Levittown | 15 mi (23.4 km) | 37 | LGA, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Northwell at Jones Beach Theater | Wantagh | 15 mi (23.7 km) | 3 | LGA, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Bay Stage At Jones Beach | Wantagh | 15 mi (23.7 km) | 1 | LGA, 23 mi | Hotels |
| OceanFirst Bank Center | West Long Branch | 28 mi (44.5 km) | 9 | EWR, 30 mi | Hotels |
| Kessler Stadium | West Long Branch | 28 mi (44.6 km) | 4 | EWR, 30 mi | Hotels |
| Pollak Theatre | West Long Branch | 28 mi (44.6 km) | 4 | EWR, 30 mi | Hotels |
| Axelrod Performing Arts Center | Deal | 29 mi (46.9 km) | 26 | EWR, 32 mi | Hotels |
| The Wonder Bar - Asbury Park | Asbury Park | 31 mi (50.0 km) | 23 | EWR, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Asbury Lanes | Asbury Park | 31 mi (50.0 km) | 7 | EWR, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Stone Pony | Asbury Park | 31 mi (50.4 km) | 25 | EWR, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Stone Pony Summer Stage | Asbury Park | 31 mi (50.4 km) | 4 | EWR, 34 mi | Hotels |
| House of Independents | Asbury Park | 32 mi (51.0 km) | 27 | EWR, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Spring Lake Theatre | Spring Lake | 36 mi (57.8 km) | 50 | EWR, 38 mi | Hotels |
| Algonquin Arts Theatre | Manasquan | 39 mi (61.9 km) | 61 | EWR, 40 mi | Hotels |
| Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club | Point Pleasant Beach | 41 mi (65.1 km) | 39 | EWR, 42 mi | Hotels |
Event weekends near JFK
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues JFK is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 22 | Governor's Levittown | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 23 | House of Independents | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 20 | Spring Lake Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 32 | Algonquin Arts Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 34 | Algonquin Arts Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 14 | Belmont Park Raceway | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 28 | Axelrod Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 31 | UBS Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 22 | Axelrod Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 23 | Axelrod Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 19 | Spring Lake Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 15 | Algonquin Arts Theatre | Search this weekend |
Next events near JFK
Belmont Racing
Belmont Park Raceway, Elmont, New York
All Time Low
Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park, New Jersey
From about $70.00View TicketsNHL Preseason: New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers
UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
From about $33.00View TicketsMushmouth
The Wonder Bar - Asbury Park, Asbury Park, New Jersey
From about $39.00View TicketsStars of Tomorrow Emerging Talent
Governor's At The Brokerage In Bellmore, Bellmore, New York
From about $45.00View TicketsJeff Dye
Governor's Levittown, Levittown, New York
From about $59.00View TicketsGoldFord
Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park, New Jersey
From about $54.00View TicketsIt's a 2000's Party
Mulcahys, Wantagh, New York
From about $50.00View TicketsBelmont Racing
Belmont Park Raceway, Elmont, New York
Maximum Queen
Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan, New Jersey
From about $96.00View Tickets
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When events near JFK happen
- 76% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 270 of 399 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities JFK serves
| City | Events | From JFK | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmont | 126 | 5.6 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Brooklyn | 108 | 9 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Asbury Park | 86 | 31 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Manasquan | 61 | 39 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Spring Lake | 50 | 36 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 39 | 40 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Levittown | 37 | 15 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Deal | 26 | 29 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Uniondale | 25 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Wantagh | 24 | 14 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| West Long Branch | 17 | 28 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Bellmore | 11 | 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 14 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.
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 283 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 Oct 23, with 34. Counted as of Sep 24, 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.
How far is JFK from UBS Arena?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5.6 miles from UBS Arena in a straight line.
Which venues are closest to JFK?
Of the venues JFK is the first airport we list for, the closest are UBS Arena (5.6 miles), Belmont Park Raceway (5.6 miles) and Cathedral of the Incarnation (9.1 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
