Travel

Beatlelvr

(740 posts) Wed Jun 4, 2025, 03:22 PM Jun 4

Going through JFK NYC

Some friends and I are planning a South Africa trip for Sept 2026. Flying out from San Diego. One friend is adament she does NOT want to go through JFK. I know its big and maybe confusing, but the three of us could probably figure it out.
Anyone have alot of throuble with JFK?
I was scared of O'Hare a couple years ago, but there were lots of connecting flight signs and people on the ground to direct me.
Your thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks so much!

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Going through JFK NYC (Original Post) Beatlelvr Jun 4 OP

It's very easy to get around JustAnotherGen Jun 4 #1

Stop over should be fine. CuriousSavage Jun 4 #2

I've been thru JFK many times..never had a problem. All laid out well and there are little information kiosks mitch96 Jun 4 #3

JustAnotherGen

(35,313 posts)

1. It's very easy to get around

Reply to Beatlelvr (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2025, 03:32 PM

Jun 4

My husband was just flown through O'hare to Milan a few weeks ago - he'd never flown through there. He still prefers JFK to Atlanta - and O'hare.

CuriousSavage

(23 posts)

2. Stop over should be fine.

Reply to Beatlelvr (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2025, 03:48 PM

Jun 4

No experience as a stop over... I fly through JFK as a departure point almost exclusively. Once you're inside it should be no different or worse than any other unfamiliar airport. You should be totally fine.

mitch96

(15,274 posts)

3. I've been thru JFK many times..never had a problem. All laid out well and there are little information kiosks