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New York is one of the most searched flight destinations in the country, and one of the trickiest to get cheap. With three major airports and fares that rarely sit still, the lowest price usually comes down to the right airport and the right week. FaresMatch compares cheap flights to New York across JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark at once, so you can book the fare that fits your trip.
Trending New York fares
One-way starting prices on popular routes into New York. Search above for live availability.
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Shoulder season MIA → JFK Miami – New York- Flight time
- 3h nonstop
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- JetBlue, Delta
$89Low fare -
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Book early LAX → JFK Los Angeles – New York- Flight time
- 5h 30m nonstop
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- JetBlue, Delta
$119Low fare -
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Midweek deal ORD → JFK Chicago – New York
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- 2h 15m nonstop
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- United, American
$79Low fare -
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Spring travel DFW → JFK Dallas – New York
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- 3h 30m nonstop
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- American, JetBlue
$99Low fare -
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Tue/Wed deal ATL → JFK Atlanta – New York
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- 2h 20m nonstop
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- Delta, JetBlue
$69Low fare -
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Fall travel DEN → JFK Denver – New York
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- 3h 45m nonstop
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- United, Frontier
$109Low fare
Prices shown are recent starting fares and may change with date, demand, route, and availability.
Top routes to New York
New York pulls flights from every corner of the country. These are some of the most popular origins, with typical round trip economy ranges. Prices move with season and demand, so treat them as a guide rather than a quote.
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DFW → JFK/EWR Dallas to New York
Nonstop on several carriers, with American and JetBlue competing on this busy business and leisure route.
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ORD → JFK/LGA Chicago to New York
A short, busy route with dozens of daily nonstops from United, American, and Delta.
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BOS → JFK/LGA Boston to New York
One of the quickest hops in the country, with frequent service on multiple carriers.
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DTW → JFK/LGA Detroit to New York
Nonstop options daily from Delta and other carriers into JFK and LaGuardia.
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PIT → JFK/LGA Pittsburgh to New York
Short and well served, with several daily nonstops on legacy and low-cost carriers.
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AUS → JFK/EWR Austin to New York
A longer haul with growing nonstop service from JetBlue, United, and American.
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DEN → JFK/EWR Denver to New York
Nonstop on multiple carriers, busier in ski season and school holidays.
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Which New York airport should you fly into?
Few cities give you this much choice, and the airport you pick can change the fare more than the airline does. New York has three major airports plus two smaller alternates.
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JFK John F. Kennedy International
In Queens, the main international gateway and JetBlue's home base. Best for overseas arrivals and the widest carrier choice, with the AirTrain linking to the subway and Long Island Rail Road.
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LGA LaGuardia Airport
Also in Queens, closest to Midtown and focused on domestic flights from a newly rebuilt set of terminals. Great for quick US trips when you want to be in Manhattan fast.
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EWR Newark Liberty International
Just across the river in New Jersey, a United hub with strong domestic and international service. Often the cheapest of the three for domestic routes, with AirTrain and NJ Transit to Manhattan.
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SWF / ISP Stewart & MacArthur
Stewart (SWF) near Newburgh and Long Island MacArthur (ISP) are smaller alternates that occasionally turn up a budget fare worth the longer transfer.
The takeaway: never book the first airport you see. Comparing JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark together is the easiest way to find cheap flights to New York.
Which airlines fly to New York?
Every major US carrier serves New York, which keeps competition, and prices, in your favor:
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JetBlue
JetBlue
Based at JFK and flies from all three airports, with a strong East Coast and transcontinental network.
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Delta
Delta Air Lines
Large operations at JFK and LaGuardia with extensive domestic and international service.
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American
American Airlines
Major presence at JFK and LaGuardia on key business and leisure routes.
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United
United Airlines
Anchors Newark with extensive domestic and international flying across the three-state area.
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Southwest
Southwest Airlines
Adds value options across LaGuardia and Newark with no change fees.
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Alaska
Alaska Airlines
West Coast connections and select transcontinental routes into New York.
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Frontier
Frontier Airlines
Ultra-low-cost option to LaGuardia and Newark on select leisure routes.
Dozens of international airlines also fly into JFK and Newark. Since FaresMatch is not tied to any one carrier, an advisor can compare every option across all three airports in a single search.
Best time to book cheap flights to New York
New York is busy year-round, so timing matters more here than almost anywhere. A few patterns hold up:
Late January through February, once the holidays end and winter cools demand. Early spring and the fall shoulder can also be kind.
Summer (June to August), the December holidays, and big event weeks like the marathon and New Year's Eve.
Aim for about 1 to 3 months ahead for domestic trips, and earlier for international travel and peak dates.
Midweek departures usually beat weekends, and a nearby airport or a shifted date can swing the fare. Check our low fare calendar to see how your dates look at a glance.
Holiday demand pushes fares up, so book early if you want the lights and the windows. The cheapest way to travel to New York is usually a well-timed flight into the cheapest of the three airports.
How much are flights to New York?
As a rough guide for round trip economy: nearby East Coast cities often run $80 to $220, the Midwest about $120 to $300, and the West Coast roughly $200 to $450. International fares depend heavily on region and season. The same trip can vary widely between airports and dates, which is exactly why comparing all three New York airports together pays off.
Round trip, last minute, and first class to New York
Most trips come out cheaper as a round trip than as two one-ways, especially on longer routes. If your plans are tight, we can also hunt last-minute flights to New York across all three airports. And if you are flying up front, ask about first and business class to New York, where advisors often find negotiated fares below the published price.
Where to stay in New York
Where you base yourself shapes both your budget and your days. A few areas worth knowing:
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Midtown Midtown Manhattan & Times Square
Central and walkable to the big sights, busiest and priciest.
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Downtown Lower Manhattan & Financial District
Modern hotels near the 9/11 Memorial, the ferries, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Brooklyn Williamsburg & DUMBO
Trendy, often better value, with skyline views and an easy subway hop to Manhattan.
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Queens Long Island City
Strong value, quick rides to Midtown, and some of the best skyline photos in the city.
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UWS Upper West Side
Residential and calm, next to Central Park and the big museums.
Pairing a hotel with your flight can lower the total trip cost. Ask an advisor about New York vacation packages.
What to explore in New York?
Five boroughs, endless neighborhoods, and more landmarks than any single trip can hold. Here is the shortlist.
Neighborhoods and boroughs
Manhattan packs Midtown, SoHo, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, and Harlem into one famous grid. Across the river, Brooklyn runs from arty Williamsburg and waterfront DUMBO to leafy Park Slope. Queens brings Astoria's food scene and Flushing's Chinatown, while the Bronx and Staten Island round out the five boroughs.
Top attractions
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Harbor Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Ferry from Battery Park to two of America's most iconic landmarks. Reserve crown tickets months ahead.
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Midtown Empire State Building
Art Deco tower with sweeping views from the 86th-floor observatory.
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Manhattan Central Park
843 acres of green in the heart of the city, with walking paths, boating, and museums on the edges.
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Midtown Times Square
Neon-lit crossroads of Broadway theaters, flagship stores, and the New Year's Eve ball drop.
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Brooklyn Brooklyn Bridge
Walk or bike across this 1883 landmark for stunning Manhattan skyline views.
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Downtown 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Reflecting pools and a powerful museum at the World Trade Center site.
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Midtown Top of the Rock & One World Observatory
Two of the best skyline viewpoints, one in Rockefeller Center and one at the top of One World Trade.
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Manhattan The Met & MoMA
World-class art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art.
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Chelsea The High Line
Elevated park on a former railway with art installations and Hudson River views.
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Midtown Fifth Avenue shopping
Flagship stores, department stores, and window displays along Manhattan's most famous shopping street.
Festivals and events
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December New Year's Eve ball drop
Times Square's famous countdown draws crowds from around the world. Book flights and hotels months ahead.
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November Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Giant balloons and floats along Central Park West and Sixth Avenue.
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November TCS New York City Marathon
One of the world's biggest marathons, crossing all five boroughs.
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August US Open tennis
Grand Slam tennis in Queens draws international crowds for two weeks.
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June Tribeca Festival & NYC Pride
Film premieres downtown and the city's biggest Pride celebration.
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Feb / Sep New York Fashion Week
Twice-yearly runway shows that lift hotel and flight demand across the city.
Big events lift hotel and flight prices, so book ahead if your trip lines up with one. Dates move a little each year, so check the official event sites before you plan a trip around one.
Frequently asked questions
How much are flights to New York?
It depends on where you start. From the East Coast and nearby cities, round trip economy fares to New York often run about $80 to $220. From the Midwest, expect roughly $120 to $300, and from the West Coast around $200 to $450. International fares vary widely by region and season. Because New York is a year-round destination served by three airports, the same trip can swing a lot, so comparing JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark on flexible dates is the surest way to land a cheap flight to New York.
What is the cheapest time to fly to New York?
Late January through February is usually the cheapest stretch, once the holiday rush ends and winter keeps demand low. Early spring and parts of the fall shoulder can also be reasonable. The most expensive times are summer, from June through August, the December holidays, and big event weeks. If your dates are flexible, shifting a trip into the winter low season is the single easiest way to cut the fare.
Which New York airport should I fly into?
New York is served by three major airports. John F. Kennedy (JFK) in Queens is the main international gateway and home base for JetBlue. LaGuardia (LGA), also in Queens, is closest to Midtown and focused on domestic flights. Newark Liberty (EWR) in New Jersey is a United hub with strong domestic and international service, and it is often the cheapest of the three for domestic routes. Compare all three before you book, since the fare gap between them can be large.
What is the cheapest way to travel to New York?
For most travelers, flying is both the fastest and often the cheapest way to reach New York, especially once you compare all three airports and stay flexible on dates. Newark and LaGuardia frequently undercut JFK on domestic fares, and midweek departures beat weekends. From a handful of nearby cities a train or bus can be cheaper, but it costs you hours, so a well-timed flight usually wins on value. Booking in the right window and watching the fare are what bring the price down.
How long is a flight to New York?
Flight time depends entirely on your origin. From Boston or Washington it is roughly 1 to 1.5 hours, from Chicago about 2.5 hours, from Dallas around 3.5 to 4 hours, and from Los Angeles or San Francisco about 5.5 to 6.5 hours nonstop. Internationally, London is about 7 to 8 hours, while Delhi and Mumbai are roughly 14 to 16 hours nonstop. Connecting itineraries add time, which is one more reason to compare options before booking.
What airlines fly to New York?
Every major US carrier serves New York. JetBlue is based at JFK and flies from all three airports, Delta and American run large operations at JFK and LaGuardia, and United anchors Newark. Southwest, Alaska, and Frontier add more domestic options, and dozens of international airlines fly into JFK and Newark. Because we are not tied to any single airline, FaresMatch can compare all of them across the three airports in one go.
Are flights to New York cheaper round trip?
On most routes a round trip prices lower per leg than two separate one-way tickets, particularly on longer domestic and international flights. One-ways can make sense when you are mixing airlines or flying into one New York airport and home from another. We compare both before booking so you take whichever is genuinely cheaper for your trip.
Can I find last-minute flights to New York?
Yes, though last-minute fares to New York depend on whatever seats are left unsold, so they are a gamble rather than a plan. Fares usually rise as the date approaches, especially on busy routes and around events. If you have to travel soon, comparing all three airports and nearby departure days gives you the best shot at a deal, and an advisor can check live availability across carriers for you.
How long is the flight from New York to London, Mumbai, or Delhi?
From New York, London is roughly 7 to 8 hours nonstop, Delhi is about 14 to 15 hours, and Mumbai is around 15 to 16 hours. Actual times shift with winds and routing, and connecting flights take longer. These long-haul routes are also where premium-cabin deal fares are most worth asking about, since the gap between economy and business can be smaller than you would expect.
What documents do I need to fly to New York?
For domestic flights within the US, adults 18 and over now need a REAL ID compliant license with a star, or another approved ID such as a US passport, since full enforcement is in effect. International visitors need a valid passport plus a visa or an approved ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program. It is worth confirming your documents well before you fly, especially for international trips.
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