New York Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To New York

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to New York with Jetsetz. Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to New York.  As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to New York.  Some of the top airlines that fly to New York are American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, JetBlue, Southwest and Virgin America to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to New York as well as direct flights to New York connecting through various airports located in the United States.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap non-stop flights departing New York to all major flight destinations.

  Top 3 Airports For Cheap Flights To New York

The best way to find cheap flights to New York is to book your flights into one of the 3 largest airports.  The top 3 airports for cheap flights to New York are the John F. Kennedy International Airport, the LaGuardia International Airport and the Newark Liberty International Airport.  Each of these 3 airports are located along the east coast of New York.  The John F. Kennedy Airport is located in Queens southeast of Midtown Manhattan in New York City in the southeastern part of the state.  LaGuardia Airport is located in the northern part of New York City in the state and Newark Liberty Airport is located south of downtown Newark, New Jersey and 9 miles southwest of Manhattan, New York City. When searching for the cheapest flights to New York, it is important to consider not only the price of the plane ticket but also which city you want to fly into and out of.  The top 3 airports for cheap flights to New York are listed below:

   1)  John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

If you are looking for cheap flights to New York, consider flying into the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).  The John F. Kennedy International Airport is the largest airport in New York, which results in a largest amount of airlines that fly to New York.  The large number of airlines that fly to the John F. Kennedy International Airport makes it the best airport to search for cheap flights to the New York.  If you are searching for flights to the John F. Kennedy International airport, please enter the airport code JFK into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the John F. Kennedy International Airport.

   2)   LaGuardia International Airport (LGA)

The second largest airports in New York is the LaGuardia International Airport (LGA).  The LaGuardia International Airport is another major gateway into the state and is one of the best airports to search for cheap flights to New York.  The LaGuardia International Airport is a great airport to fly into if you are going to visit New York City. If you are searching for flights to the LaGuardia International Airport, please enter the airport code LGA into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the LaGuardia International Airport.

   3)  Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

The Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is a great airport to fly into if you plan to visit the southern region of New York.  The Newark Liberty International Airport provides a gateway into the south-west part of the state and one of the best airports to search for cheap flights to Newark Liberty. If you are searching for flights to the Newark Liberty International Airport, please enter the airport code EWR into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Newark Liberty International Airport.  For more information on the Newark Liberty International Airport, please visit the Airport Information section below.

   Best Time To Fly To New York

The State of New York is located on the east coast of the United States.  The best time to fly to New York is between the months of September – November as the weather is pleasant and the tourist season has ended.  February is the cheapest month to fly to New York.  The months of March (Spring Break) and July - August (Summer) are the primary travel months, with the most expensive prices on flights to New York.  If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.

  Cheap Flights From New York

The John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the largest airports in the US and is the best airports to find cheap flights from New York.  A close second is the LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) which offers a large selection of cheap flights from New York to many destinations in Europe and Asia.  With it's proximity to Mexico, the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) offers cheap flights from New York to many destinations in Latin America.  If you plan to fly within New York, you will need to catch a domestic flight.  Most domestic flights throughout New York are handled by American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, JetBlue, Southwest and WestJet. 

New York Flight Tip - Each of these 3 airports have seperate domestic terminals, so be sure to check where you are departing from before you catch your flight from one of these 3 New York airports.

   John F. Kennedy Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the John F. Kennedy International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation.  The John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is located 14.4 miles south-east of downtown New York City. The best way to travel to and from the John F. Kennedy International Airport is to take a taxi, JFK AirTrain, shuttle bus or rent a car.  A taxi drive from JFK to Mid-town NYC can take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes (depending on traffic).   If you are staying in the city of New York City, you can take public transportation to the city center. 

   LaGuardia Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the LaGuardia International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation.  The LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) is located approximately 10.1 miles north-east of New York City (in the borough of Queens), making it the closest airport to downtown New York City.  The best way to travel to and from the LaGuardia International Airport is to take a taxi, public transportation, shuttle bus or rent a car. A taxi ride from LaGuardia to downtown New York City can take anywhere from 30 - 45 minutes, depending on traffic.   If you are staying in the city of New York City, you can take public transportation to the city center.  

   Newark Airport Information

The best way to travel to and from the Newark Liberty International Airport is to take a taxi, public transportation or rent a car.  The Newark Liberty International Airport is located 5.2 miles south-west of downtown Newark and approximately 15.2 miles south-west of New York City.  The drive from Newark Liberty to downtown New York City can take 35 - 45 minutes (depending on traffic).  Newark has an excellent public transportation system. Taxis and the Newark AirTrain Network all provide good transportation to Mid-town New York City.  If you are staying in the city of Newark, consider taking the public transportation to the city center and then catch a taxi or ride-share to get around the city.

Once you are in downtown New York City, you can get anywhere within the city by taxi, MTA Subway or ride-share.  If you are planning on traveling to areas outside of downtown New York City, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at one of the 3 New York City area airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport, La Guardia International Airport or the Newark Liberty International Airport  or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout New York City.  For cheap New York City rental cars, please visit the Jetsetz website.

   New York Tourist Information

New York is one of the nation's most visited states.  The "Empire State" is rich in natural beauty and Native American history and is home to some of the most majestic mountain ranges, largest glacier lakes, and beautiful beaches.  New York's own New York City remains to be one of the most famous and populous cities in the United States. Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York. It’s located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie, and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario. Albany is the capital of New York.  The city is a vibrant mix of dense urban neighborhoods, colleges, universities, historic buildings, and distinctive architecture, including the interesting Empire State Plaza.  As the starting point of the Erie Canal, and as the location of the historically famous Fort Orange, Albany was important in early American history.  Whether you visit New York to relax and enjoy its nature surroundings or experience the fascinating entertainment of New York City, you are sure to have a great time in the great state of New York.