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American citizens traveling from NYC to Colombia, including Pereira Airport (PEI), do not need a visa for tourism and business stays of up to three months. Visa Waiver Program between Colombia and the United States underpins this policy. Nevertheless, we recommend verifying the latest travel requirements with the Colombian embassy or consulate before planning a trip.

Travel with Copa Airlines to avoid surprise charges for additional luggage. Their fees are clear-cut and payable at the airport. Your fare (except the basic economy class) covers your checked bags. If you book a Business class or Economy Full flight, you can bring two checked bags at no extra fee.

The ease of cabin upgrade depends on your airline and sometimes your elite tier. For instance, LATAM Airlines requires flyers to request the upgrade 48 hours before their flight. Before ordering a ticket upgrade to Premium Economy or Business, ensure your online check-in has been completed. Once approved, expect an email notification 12 hours before your flight or at the airport.

Aeromexico offers some of the most convenient Business Class flights starting at JFK and stopping at Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) before landing at Pereira Airport (PEI). Their Business class is called Clase Premier with in-flight entertainment, food, and drinks and can give you access to premium lounges if you are a SkyTeam Elite Plus member.

Among airlines operating New York to Pereira flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Avianca operates flights between New York and Pereira.

Flights from New York to Pereira may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Pereira Matecana (PEI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Pereira:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $578 round-trip via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY), compared to $750 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $48–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York to Pereira most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) - 0% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the New York to Pereira route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $630 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $665, a difference of $35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Pereira route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 24 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Pereira:

• Earliest: departs at 3:25 am and lands at 9:00 am
• Latest: departs at 3:25 am and lands at 9:00 am.

The flight takes about 5h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $637. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Pereira takes 5h 35m, covering 2,484 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York to Pereira are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $392, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

Avianca is the only airline operating New York to Pereira flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 13m, compared with 9h 57m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 10h 43m via Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

Pereira is 1 hour behind New York (Colombia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Pereira Matecana Airport (PEI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Localiza
• Sixt
• National

Round-trip flights from New York to Pereira range from $528 to $811, with an average of $637 over the past 12 months. Anything below $528 counts as a good deal.