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Q: From which U.S. cities can I fly to New York City?

Flights to New York City depart nonstop from 107 cities across the United States, with the busiest gateways being Chicago (about 2 hours 20 minutes), Atlanta (2 hours 20 minutes), Boston (1 hour 24 minutes), Los Angeles (5 hours 36 minutes), and Washington (1 hour 26 minutes). Other major nonstop origin cities include Orlando, Miami, Dallas, Charlotte, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, Raleigh-Durham, Denver, Nashville, Houston, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Tampa, and Cleveland. Travelers typically choose a departure city based on proximity to home and the frequency of nonstop flights, with hubs like Chicago, Atlanta, and Boston offering the most weekly departures and therefore the most flexibility in schedule and fare options.

Q: How long is the flight to New York City?

Nonstop flights from the United States to New York City vary by departure city. From Boston the typical flight time is 1 hour 24 minutes, from Chicago it is 2 hours 20 minutes, and from Los Angeles it is 5 hours 36 minutes. These are representative times for the listed cities, and many other U.S. cities also have nonstop service to New York.

Q: Are there direct flights to New York City?

Yes, there are extensive nonstop flights from the United States to New York City, with 107 U.S. cities having direct service to NYC airports including JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, and Stewart. The busiest routes are from Chicago with about 482 weekly flights on Delta, JetBlue, American, United, and Southwest, followed by Atlanta with 354 weekly flights on Delta, JetBlue, Frontier, United, and American. Typical nonstop flight times range from 1 hour 24 minutes from Boston to 5 hours 44 minutes from San Francisco, with Los Angeles at about 5 hours 36 minutes. Other major nonstop gateways include Washington at 1 hour 26 minutes, Orlando at 2 hours 47 minutes, Miami at 3 hours 6 minutes, and Dallas at 3 hours 31 minutes.

Q: Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to New York City?

Detroit and Fort Lauderdale are typically the cheapest U.S. departure cities for flights to New York City, with round-trip fares around $187 and $236 respectively. Miami matches Fort Lauderdale at $236 while Tampa, Dallas, and Jacksonville follow with fares from $249 to $261. Around 55 U.S. cities offer service to New York City, with typical round-trip fares averaging $457. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

Q: Which airlines fly to New York City?

American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Southwest, Frontier, and Alaska fly nonstop to New York City from cities across the country.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly to New York City?

The cheapest months to fly from cities like Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, and Los Angeles to New York City are January and February, with March also among the lowest; the very cheapest half-month is late January. The priciest months are December and June, with late December being the most expensive half-month.

Q: How far in advance should I book flights to New York City?

For flights to New York City, fares are typically lowest when booked about 6 weeks ahead of departure, so aim to lock in your ticket around a month and a half before you fly. Holidays and peak periods sell out earlier, so give yourself extra lead time for those dates.

Q: Are overnight or red eye flights available to New York City?

Red-eye service to New York City is available from several major US gateways, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, and Denver. These are the primary cities with overnight nonstop flights to New York; most other gateways, such as Chicago, Boston, Washington, and Orlando, do not offer red-eye service.

Q: What time of day is usually cheapest for flights to New York City?

Midday departures tend to be the cheapest time of day for flights to New York City, averaging around $421 round-trip, compared to about $470 across other times. Flying out in the middle of the day can save you roughly $49 on a typical ticket. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

Q: Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to downtown New York City?

You'll arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the main international gateway for New York City. From JFK, the AirTrain connects every terminal to the subway and Long Island Rail Road, with subway rides to Manhattan taking about 60 to 90 minutes and LIRR trips reaching Midtown in roughly 40 minutes. Yellow taxis offer a flat fare to Manhattan and typically take 35 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also available, with travel times similar to taxis.

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Cheapest RT	Cheapest OW	Good Deal Price	Best Time to Fly	Best Day to Fly	When to Book
$196	$119	$238	Late Night	Wednesday	4 weeks
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $257 below the typical $453 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $223. A round-trip at or under $238 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Wednesday departures average $374 on this route, the lowest of any weekday. $19 less than the average weekday, which is $393. Late Night departures average $300 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $94 less than the average departure, which is $394. Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 4 weeks before departure. See all flights from Atlanta →
$227	$114	$283	Afternoon	Thursday	4 weeks
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $146 below the typical $373 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $173. A round-trip at or under $283 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Thursday departures average $321 on this route, the lowest of any weekday. $33 less than the average weekday, which is $354. Afternoon departures average $320 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $38 less than the average departure, which is $358. Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 4 weeks before departure. See all flights from Orlando →
$326	$163	$326	Morning	Wednesday	4 weeks
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $273 below the typical $599 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $173. A round-trip at or under $326 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Wednesday departures average $503 on this route, the lowest of any weekday. $31 less than the average weekday, which is $534. Morning departures average $495 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $45 less than the average departure, which is $540. Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 4 weeks before departure. See all flights from Los Angeles →
$303	$124	$336	Evening	Wednesday	7 weeks
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $99 below the typical $402 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $164. A round-trip at or under $336 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Wednesday departures average $373 on this route, the lowest of any weekday. $20 less than the average weekday, which is $393. Evening departures average $346 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $51 less than the average departure, which is $397. Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 7 weeks before departure. See all flights from Chicago →
$223	$149	$253	Afternoon	Thursday	6 weeks
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $281 below the typical $504 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $208. A round-trip at or under $253 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Thursday departures average $398 on this route, the lowest of any weekday. $40 less than the average weekday, which is $438. Afternoon departures average $418 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $35 less than the average departure, which is $453. Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 6 weeks before departure. See all flights from Fort Lauderdale →
$262	$164	$318	Midday	Tuesday	6 weeks
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $342 below the typical $604 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $299. A round-trip at or under $318 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Tuesday departures average $504 on this route, the lowest of any weekday. $34 less than the average weekday, which is $538. Midday departures average $308 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $199 less than the average departure, which is $507. Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 6 weeks before departure. See all flights from Dallas →
$293	$109	$315	Evening	Thursday	5 weeks
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $188 below the typical $481 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $179. A round-trip at or under $315 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Thursday departures average $425 on this route, the lowest of any weekday. $33 less than the average weekday, which is $458. Evening departures average $426 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $32 less than the average departure, which is $458. Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 5 weeks before departure. See all flights from Tampa →
$172	$123	$326	Evening	Thursday	11 weeks
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $200 below the typical $372 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $163. A round-trip at or under $326 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Thursday departures average $372 on this route, the lowest of any weekday. $15 less than the average weekday, which is $387. Evening departures average $368 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $18 less than the average departure, which is $386. Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 11 weeks before departure. See all flights from Raleigh →
$232	$124	$348	Late Night	Saturday	5 weeks
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $181 below the typical $413 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $298. A round-trip at or under $348 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Saturday departures average $396 on this route, the lowest of any weekday. $21 less than the average weekday, which is $417. Late Night departures average $348 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $71 less than the average departure, which is $419. Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 5 weeks before departure. See all flights from Charlotte →
$193	$70	$263	Evening	Thursday	4 weeks
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $178 below the typical $371 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $172. A round-trip at or under $263 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Thursday departures average $334 on this route, the lowest of any weekday. $38 less than the average weekday, which is $372. Evening departures average $324 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $80 less than the average departure, which is $404. Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 4 weeks before departure. See all flights from Charleston →

Methodology: learn how we calculate these figures

The best day to fly and how far ahead to book shown in this table are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights to this destination over the past 12 months or more.

Where a route has too few bookings to fill a figure, we borrow the shape from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on that route.

Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches.

The cheapest round-trip and one-way fares, the good-deal price and the best time of day to fly come directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.

Best New York City Hotel + Flight Packages

Frontier Airlines Nonstop

ATL ⇄ EWR · Dec 12 – Dec 19

Hyatt Grand Central New York

New York, 109 E 42nd St

7.52,105 Reviews4-Star Hotel

17% Package Savings

^$2,131/person

$5,133 $4,261 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Frontier Airlines / JetBlue Airways Nonstop

MCO ⇄ LGA · Dec 12 – Dec 19

The Washington NYC

New York, 8 Albany Street

7.62,613 Reviews3-Star Hotel

30% Package Savings

^$1,529/person

$4,363 $3,057 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Doubletree By Hilton New York Times Square West

United Airlines Nonstop

ORD ⇄ EWR · Dec 12 – Dec 19

Doubletree By Hilton New York Times Square West

New York, 350 West 40th Street

76,584 Reviews4-Star Hotel

15% Package Savings

^$1,815/person

$4,267 $3,629 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

JetBlue Airways Nonstop

FLL ⇄ LGA · Dec 12 – Dec 19

Radio Hotel

New York, 2420 Amsterdam Avenue

7.91,404 Reviews4-Star Hotel

12% Package Savings

^$1,161/person

$2,647 $2,321 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Bronx NYC By IHG

American Airlines Nonstop

DFW ⇄ LGA · Dec 10 – Dec 17

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Bronx NYC By IHG

Bronx, 4477 3rd Ave

7185 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel

26% Package Savings

^$958/person

$2,578 $1,916 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Long Island City New York

United Airlines Nonstop

TPA ⇄ EWR · Dec 12 – Dec 19

DoubleTree by Hilton Long Island City New York

Long Island City, 38-15 9th St

7335 Reviews4-Star Hotel

20% Package Savings

^$1,113/person

$2,777 $2,225 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Breeze Airways Nonstop

RDU ⇄ HPN · Dec 12 – Dec 19

LIV Hotel Bronx

New York (Ny), 3530 Webster Ave

4.810 Reviews3-Star Hotel

18% Package Savings

^$770/person

$1,884 $1,540 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Frontier Airlines Nonstop

CLT ⇄ LGA · Dec 12 – Dec 19

ROW NYC

New York, 700 8th Avenue, New York NY

7516 Reviews4-Star Hotel

20% Package Savings

^$1,557/person

$3,888 $3,114 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

United Airlines Nonstop

CHS ⇄ EWR · Dec 10 – Dec 17

The Westin New York at Times Square

New York, 270 West 43rd Street

8.41,275 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel

8% Package Savings

^$2,570/person

$5,580 $5,140 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Best New York City Hotel + Flight + Car Packages

Frontier Airlines Nonstop

ATL ⇄ LGA · Dec 12 – Dec 19

Radio Hotel

New York, 2420 Amsterdam Avenue

7.91,404 Reviews4-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in NYC

16% Package Savings

^$1,338/person

$3,180 $2,676 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

JetBlue Airways

LAX ⇄ JFK · Dec 11 – Dec 18

OYO Times Square

New York, 157 West 47th Street

6.31,205 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in NYC

14% Package Savings

^$1,827/person

$4,228 $3,654 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

United Airlines Nonstop

ORD ⇄ LGA · Dec 13 – Dec 20

ROW NYC

New York, 700 8th Avenue, New York NY

7516 Reviews4-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in NYC

14% Package Savings

^$1,721/person

$3,981 $3,441 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

JetBlue Airways

FLL ⇄ JFK · Dec 13 – Dec 20

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

New York, 811 Seventh Avenue

7.22,480 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in NYC

29% Package Savings

^$1,894/person

$5,302 $3,788 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

American Airlines

DFW ⇄ JFK · Dec 13 – Dec 20

Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

New York, 1 United Nations Plz

7.71,280 Reviews4-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in NYC

18% Package Savings

^$2,233/person

$5,415 $4,465 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

JetBlue Airways

TPA ⇄ JFK · Dec 10 – Dec 17

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Bronx NYC By IHG

Bronx, 4477 3rd Ave

7185 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in NYC

21% Package Savings

^$989/person

$2,501 $1,977 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Frontier Airlines Nonstop

CLT ⇄ LGA · Dec 12 – Dec 19

DoubleTree by Hilton Long Island City New York

Long Island City, 38-15 9th St

7335 Reviews4-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in NYC

25% Package Savings

^$1,265/person

$3,379 $2,529 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

JetBlue Airways Nonstop

CHS ⇄ JFK · Dec 10 – Dec 17

LIV Hotel Bronx

New York (Ny), 3530 Webster Ave

4.810 Reviews3-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in NYC

17% Package Savings

^$935/person

$2,248 $1,870 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Delta Air Lines / JetBlue Airways Nonstop

MCO ⇄ JFK · Dec 12 – Dec 19

The Washington NYC

New York, 8 Albany Street

7.62,613 Reviews3-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in NYC

28% Package Savings

^$1,709/person

$4,745 $3,417 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

United Airlines Nonstop

RDU ⇄ EWR · Dec 11 – Dec 18

Doubletree By Hilton New York Times Square West

New York, 350 West 40th Street

76,584 Reviews4-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in NYC

14% Package Savings

^$2,117/person

$4,939 $4,233 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

When is the cheapest time to fly?

Cheapest in late January at about $276

Fares to New York City are lowest in late January, around $276, and January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $290. They peak in late December at about $393, $117 more than the low. The yearly average is $339.

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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Month	Average fare	Early month	Late month
January	$290	$305	$276
February	$298	$291	$307
March	$326	$319	$333
April	$337	$341	$333
May	$340	$333	$346
June	$358	$353	$363
July	$360	$361	$359
August	$349	$352	$346
September	$337	$337	$338
October	$353	$359	$347
November	$348	$337	$359
December	$373	$351	$393

How far in advance should I book?

Cheapest about 5 weeks out at $348

Book about 5 weeks before departure for the best fares to New York City, around $348. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $504, $156 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $435.

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How far in advance should I book? (selected points, lowest and highest included)
Days before departure	Average fare
180 days	$435
172 days	$435
164 days	$435
156 days	$434
148 days	$430
140 days	$424
132 days	$418
124 days	$409
116 days	$401
108 days	$396
100 days	$392
92 days	$388
84 days	$384
76 days	$378
68 days	$375
60 days	$369
52 days	$363
44 days	$358
36 days	$352
32 days	$348
28 days	$348
20 days	$361
12 days	$409
4 days	$475
0 days	$504
0 days	$504

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly to New York City. At $443 it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day, 13% above average.

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Day	Average fare
Sun	$538
Mon	$505
Tue	$467
Wed	$459
Thu	$455
Fri	$450
Sat	$443

When is the best time of day to fly?

Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York City. At $431 it is 12% cheaper than the average time. Early morning (12am - 5am) is the most expensive time, 17% above average.

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When is the best time of day to fly?
Time of day	Average fare
Early Morning	$578
Morning	$498
Midday	$482
Afternoon	$452
Evening	$431
Late Night	$513

What do round-trip flights to New York City cost?

Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.

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What do round-trip flights to New York City cost?
Price range	Share of fares
$0 to $200	9%
$200 to $400	27%
$400 to $600	38%
$600 to $800	13%
$800 to $1,000	9%
$1,000 to $1,200	3%
$1,200 and up	<1%

Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts

The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights to New York City cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.

Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.

Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.

The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying to New York City.

From which U.S. cities can I fly to New York City?

Flights to New York City depart nonstop from 107 cities across the United States, with the busiest gateways being Chicago (about 2 hours 20 minutes), Atlanta (2 hours 20 minutes), Boston (1 hour 24 minutes), Los Angeles (5 hours 36 minutes), and Washington (1 hour 26 minutes). Other major nonstop origin cities include Orlando, Miami, Dallas, Charlotte, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, Raleigh-Durham, Denver, Nashville, Houston, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Tampa, and Cleveland. Travelers typically choose a departure city based on proximity to home and the frequency of nonstop flights, with hubs like Chicago, Atlanta, and Boston offering the most weekly departures and therefore the most flexibility in schedule and fare options.

Methodology

The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.

How long is the flight to New York City?

Nonstop flights from the United States to New York City vary by departure city. From Boston the typical flight time is 1 hour 24 minutes, from Chicago it is 2 hours 20 minutes, and from Los Angeles it is 5 hours 36 minutes. These are representative times for the listed cities, and many other U.S. cities also have nonstop service to New York.

Methodology

Flight times from each U.S. departure city come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.

Are there direct flights to New York City?

Yes, there are extensive nonstop flights from the United States to New York City, with 107 U.S. cities having direct service to NYC airports including JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, and Stewart. The busiest routes are from Chicago with about 482 weekly flights on Delta, JetBlue, American, United, and Southwest, followed by Atlanta with 354 weekly flights on Delta, JetBlue, Frontier, United, and American. Typical nonstop flight times range from 1 hour 24 minutes from Boston to 5 hours 44 minutes from San Francisco, with Los Angeles at about 5 hours 36 minutes. Other major nonstop gateways include Washington at 1 hour 26 minutes, Orlando at 2 hours 47 minutes, Miami at 3 hours 6 minutes, and Dallas at 3 hours 31 minutes.

Methodology

Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.

Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to New York City?

Detroit and Fort Lauderdale are typically the cheapest U.S. departure cities for flights to New York City, with round-trip fares around $187 and $236 respectively. Miami matches Fort Lauderdale at $236 while Tampa, Dallas, and Jacksonville follow with fares from $249 to $261. Around 55 U.S. cities offer service to New York City, with typical round-trip fares averaging $457. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

Methodology

These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.

Which airlines fly to New York City?

American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Southwest, Frontier, and Alaska fly nonstop to New York City from cities across the country.

Methodology

Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).

When is the cheapest time to fly to New York City?

The cheapest months to fly from cities like Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, and Los Angeles to New York City are January and February, with March also among the lowest; the very cheapest half-month is late January. The priciest months are December and June, with late December being the most expensive half-month.

Methodology

These seasonal fares look at the busiest city-to-city routes between the two places (up to four, chosen by scheduled flights) and at the seasonal fare curve Priceline's own archive provides for each route. Months are ranked by how far each month's average fare sits above or below that route's yearly average, taking the middle value across the routes, so one expensive route cannot dominate.

How far in advance should I book flights to New York City?

For flights to New York City, fares are typically lowest when booked about 6 weeks ahead of departure, so aim to lock in your ticket around a month and a half before you fly. Holidays and peak periods sell out earlier, so give yourself extra lead time for those dates.

Methodology

Are overnight or red eye flights available to New York City?

Red-eye service to New York City is available from several major US gateways, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, and Denver. These are the primary cities with overnight nonstop flights to New York; most other gateways, such as Chicago, Boston, Washington, and Orlando, do not offer red-eye service.

Methodology

Red-eye availability is flagged from the scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI), counting a flight as a red-eye when it departs at 3 p.m. or later local time or before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure and arrival airports; an evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted.

What time of day is usually cheapest for flights to New York City?

Midday departures tend to be the cheapest time of day for flights to New York City, averaging around $421 round-trip, compared to about $470 across other times. Flying out in the middle of the day can save you roughly $49 on a typical ticket. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

Methodology

Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to downtown New York City?

You'll arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the main international gateway for New York City. From JFK, the AirTrain connects every terminal to the subway and Long Island Rail Road, with subway rides to Manhattan taking about 60 to 90 minutes and LIRR trips reaching Midtown in roughly 40 minutes. Yellow taxis offer a flat fare to Manhattan and typically take 35 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also available, with travel times similar to taxis.

References

JFK Airport Transportation: Public Transit & Ground Optionsjohnfkennedyairport-jfk.com · Published Feb 3, 2026
Taxis - JFK Airportjfkairport.com
Guide for facilities in New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport - closeana.co.jp · Published Oct 12, 2026
AirTrain JFK - JFK Airportjfkairport.com
Arrival & Transport – New Yorkholidaygenie.eu · Published Mar 19, 2026
PORT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES 50 PERCENT FARE REDUCTION FOR AIRTRAIN JFK TO ENCOURAGE USE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT DURING RECORD SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON AND PEAK CONSTRUCTION AT JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTpanynj.gov · Published Jun 16, 2025
TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR TERMINAL 4 PASSENGERS AT JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTpanynj.gov · Published May 11, 2025

Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?

John F. Kennedy International Airport has the TWA Hotel directly connected to Terminal 5, inside the airport complex, with day rooms available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Private sleep suites from Minute Suites are available airside in Terminals 4 and 8, bookable by the hour or overnight. Several other hotels are nearby, including Crowne Plaza JFK Airport, Hyatt Regency JFK Airport, Comfort Inn JFK Airport, and JFK Inn, most offering complimentary shuttle service.

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Hotels Near JFK Airportnew-york-jfk-international-airport.com · Published Sep 17, 2025
New York City JFK Airport Guide - Sleeping in Airportssleepinginairports.net · Published Aug 6, 2018

What are the best airport lounge options at New York City airport?

At John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, the standout lounge is the Capital One Lounge in Terminal 4, a 13,500-square-foot flagship with expansive tarmac views, a New York-style bodega, hand-rolled Ess-a-Bagel sandwiches, a Murray's Cheese cheesemonger, and 24-hour access for Venture X cardholders or a $90 day pass. JetBlue's BlueHouse opened in Terminal 5 in December 2025, welcoming Mosaic 4 members, JetBlue Premier cardholders, and transatlantic Mint customers with craft beers, Joe Coffee espresso, and a quiet meditation area. American Airlines and British Airways jointly operate three premium lounges in Terminal 8 — the Chelsea, Soho, and Greenwich lounges — accessible by eligible AAdvantage status, Flagship First or Business class, or oneworld Emerald/Sapphire status, with features like a champagne bar, a la carte dining, and runway views. Terminal 1 also houses the Priority Pass-affiliated Primeclass Lounge near Gates 8 and 9, and a Lufthansa Business Lounge, both offering complimentary drinks and Wi-Fi for qualifying passengers.

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First Look: Testing The Brand-New Capital One Lounge at JFK - Capital One has opened its flagship lounge in New York with expansive airfield views and a Big Apple-inspired menubusinesstraveller.com · Published Jun 23, 2025
Capital One Lounge New York, NY - John F. Kennedy (JFK)loungereview.com · Published Jun 16, 2025
JetBlue BlueHouse New York, NY - John F. Kennedy (JFK)loungereview.com · Published Dec 10, 2025
Joint premium lounges at JFK Airport | American Airlinesaa.com
Opening Date Revealed for Capital One’s New ‘Flagship’ Lounge at JFK Airporttravelpulse.com · Published Jun 15, 2025
Primeclass Lounge JFK AIRPORT Terminal 1 New York NY JFK International | Priority Passprioritypass.com
Lufthansa Business Lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport | Amex BEamericanexpress.com
New York J.F. Kennedy, NY (JFK)aa.com

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to New York City?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from the United States to New York City, with a typical round-trip fare of $430 which is $24 below the weekly average of $454. Midweek departures generally offer better value than weekend flights, and overall round-trip fares to New York City range from $187 to $457. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

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