Traveling from New York to Melville Hall Airport (DOM): what you need to know
Melville Hall Airport is located in Dominica. The city's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to DOM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
August is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from New York to DOM departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The distance from central New York to EWR is roughly 15 miles. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to Melville Hall Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Melville Hall Airport, browse these options when departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 30 miles away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 48 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from New York to DOM? Kick back in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your vacation officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Melville Hall Airport (DOM)
Reserve a hotel close to DOM if you have a late flight from New York to Melville Hall Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Melville Hall Airport (DOM) to central Dominica
Melville Hall Airport is around 9 miles from central Dominica. How long it takes to get to the center by car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Melville Hall Airport (DOM)
For a one-way ticket from New York to Melville Hall Airport, $238 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from $501. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from New York to DOM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from New York to Melville Hall Airport.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from New York to DOM. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York to Melville Hall Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Melville Hall Airport (DOM)
June is the most popular month for flights from New York to Melville Hall Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Dominica in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Dominica is September, with temperatures ranging between 77ºF and 84ºF. Lock in your flights from New York to DOM in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from New York to Melville Hall Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 72ºF and 79ºF on average.
More about Dominica
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Melville Hall Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dominica:
One of the best ways to experience Dominica is to explore its top sights. Essential stops include Screw's Sulphur Spa, Syndicate Nature Trail and Carib Cultural Village by the Sea (Kalinago Barana Aute).
