Find flights
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Airlines
Deals

NYC

Find First Class Flights to New York

1 adult
0 bags
Fri 6/7
Fri 6/14

Good to Know - First Class Flights to New York

Low season

January

High season

December

Average price round-trip

$3,237

Good deal round-trip

$500

Good deal one-way

$218
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
or less
or less

When to book first class flights to New York

Are your dates flexible? We break down the daily and monthly prices for first class flights to New York, so you can find the best time to fly.
Average price per month
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for first class flights to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all the values for each month.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for first class flights to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.

FAQs for New York first class flights

  • Which airline has the best first class amenities for flights to New York?

    American Airlines offers the best amenities for first class flights to New York, including free access to lounges, noise canceling headphones, and excellent internet connectivity. The airline also provides amenity kits from Casper and Athletic Propulsion Labs, which are comfortable and luxurious. The airline also features chef-prepared cuisine on board.

  • Are there any airlines that provide lie-flat seats for flights to New York?

    A few airlines offer lie-flat seats for domestic first class flights to New York, including JetBlue, American Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines. These seats are comfortable and are ideal for sleeping during your flight.

  • Which airline lounge has the best first class amenities for flights to New York?

    American Airlines has the best airline-specific lounge for first class flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Its Flagship First Class Lounge boasts outstanding a-la-carte dining, unparalleled privacy, luxurious shower rooms, premium beverages, and an overall ideal lounge experience.

  • What is the most popular airline offering First Class flights to New York?

    Among KAYAK users, American Airlines is the most popular airline offering First Class seats on flights to New York.

  • Which airlines offer First Class tickets on flights to New York?

    Traveling to New York and want to offer yourself a First Class experience? Depending on the origin, the following airlines offer seats in First Class: American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta.

  • How does KAYAK find such good deals on First Class tickets to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to New York for economy class as well as First Class travelers.

  • What is the best airline for first class flights to New York?

    The highest-rated airline by KAYAK users offering first class flights to New York is Delta, with an overall rating of 8.0.

See more FAQs

Top tips for finding first class flights to New York

  • Booking a first class flight to New York offers you first class treatment right from the ground. You will enjoy priority check-in, security checkpoint, and boarding. Also, the flight features complimentary delicacies and drinks, a world of entertainment, and premium service on-board ensuring your flight to New York is relaxing.
  • The spacious seats with extra legroom in first class flights guarantee comfort and enough room to stretch during your flight.
  • Passengers taking first class flights arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will find most first class lounges at Terminal 4. Those flying to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) can access first class lounges within Terminal B.
  • When booking your first class flight to New York, consider your seat selection as it may affect your flight experience. Ideally, consider choosing seats at the corner if you are a solo traveler, and group travelers will enjoy central seats. However, your choice of seat is subject to your airline configuration.
  • To get a below average price, try to book at least 1 week in advance of your departure date.
  • The most expensive day to fly First Class to New York is Thursday, while the cheapest is Wednesday.
See more tips

Top 5 airlines flying to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to New York. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly first class to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 6075 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
8.3Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.3Food
Airline reviews

The flight itself was good. Delays were the problem. Original flight was scheduled for 8:10 pm. Got notifications all day -- actual time is 8:40; then 8:25; then 8:35; then 8:45. Then once I get through security, it's actually 9:35.

6.0 GoodTobin, Apr 2024PHX - BUR
Read more about Southwest reviews

The flight itself was good. Delays were the problem. Original flight was scheduled for 8:10 pm. Got notifications all day -- actual time is 8:40; then 8:25; then 8:35; then 8:45. Then once I get through security, it's actually 9:35.

Crew was great but because of fog they diverted us to Ontario instead of our Santa Barbara destination. Instead of cancelling the flight as soon as we landed in Ontario, they instead held us in Ontario for almost 4 hours before cancelling the flight. I had to rent a car in Ontario to get back to ventura on time to get an elderly relative his medication and take over his caretaking… otherwise if I had taken the buses you offered from Ontario I wouldn’t have even arrived to Santa Barbara till at least midnight (according to southwest airlines employees at Ontario), and then would have had to drive back down to ventura. At least renting the car I could get up to ventura by 10 pm to take care of my loved one.

Boarding was quick. The flight itself was good. However, no charging ports for cell phones. Also, the food provided was just a few snacks. For a 5-hr flight, I would expect at least a sandwich.

Landing was kinda fast and my ears were plugged for days after.

Healthier snack would be much appreciated. Love traveling on Southwest!

We sat on the tarmac for 2 hours waiting in line to be de-iced. The flight is 1.5 hours, so we spent more time tied to our seats for no reason than actually flying.

Left on time and arrived early. Brand new plane and no parts missing. Comfortable seats. The actual Captain spoke prior to the flight and reassured everyone about safety. Crew was so nice and fun. Perfect flight!

Long layover in Chicago. Wish that could have been lessened.

The crew at the gate in Baltimore were rude and intimidating and insensitive to the needs of traveling families. They treated us like nuisance children ruining their day rather than the reasons they were working, paying customers with children who were anxious about the boarding experience. I would only travel Southwest again if it were the only option, especially if traveling with my children.

Long delay due to mechanical issues. They should have just swapped the plane and not make us wait while they figure it out. Disappointed

Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

It was fine since it ensure we went to our destination in time.

The space for legs in coach is better than other Airlines you can even cross your legs!!

They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

All parts were excellent, especially staff at bag tag printing and inflight crew. Just the normal differences from past air travel could be improved but we’ve learned to accept those—cramped seats, minimal food/beverage, etc.

Attentive crew. Best of all was the empty seat between me and my rowmate.

We had a very scary attempted landing in Palm Springs and were redirected to Ontario. It was a stressful flight.

Every thing means , crew, service, timing, boarding is very good.

I really like Alaska airline, it's my favorite airline❤️

The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

The flight was excellent, I recommend people to fly with Delta

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Super good crew... food was pretty awful- overall Delta is my favorite carrier- takes off on time, good boarding process etc.

Boarding was a little confusing as many folks were trying to get on through priority boarding instead of general. Everything else was excellent.

When checking our bags at the Virgin Atlantic counter, the employee told us that we should go to Delta because we needed to verify our passports and our names. Fortunately the employee organizing the line stopped us and asked why we didn't hand over our suitcases. He sent us to another line and told the employee that we already have the passports verified in the reservation. She understood and received our suitcases. In London they have a general waiting room, where you stay until the gate number of your flight is announced. KAYAK informed us the gate number hours before the airlines did. Just like the flight to London, the legroom is too small. abusive for a flight of so many hours.

Boarding was great. The flight landed early. It took the crew over an hour and a half to bring out drinks. I paid to upgrade my seat to Comfort+ only to be near a crying/screaming baby who was seldom quiet. Noise-cancelling earbuds didn’t even help. Waste of money to upgrade.

Seats were broken in premium select and so was monitored on my seat and other people around me

The only thing that would make the experience better is a little more leg room and the overhead bins are very low. I hit my head when I was settling into the middle seat and was nervous about poking my eye on the corner of a lowered bin when I was deplaning.

It helps manage expectations to know that this is a discount airline. I brought my own snacks so that I wouldn't have to buy something if I got hungry or thirsty for soda during the flight. One of my seat mates was unaware that he would have to pay $4 for a Coke and was a bit upset. He hadn't listened to the flight attendant say "Drinks for purchase?". All of the employees I interacted with were friendly and professional. My one complaint is that the overhead bins are very low when they are open. I was heading for the middle seat and unexpectedly hit the top of my head on the bottom of the open overhead bin. The headrests were also a little uncomfortable. But overall, for the price, it was a decent value, and I would fly Breeze again.

Flight was on time. The crew was efficient and kind.

Did not like the fact that I was charged to take on a bag I usually put in the overhead

My flight was delayed, not by much.?very good communication during fest and waiting to board.

Communication with airline electronically was difficult. No number seemed available to talk to customer service.

What could have been better is if Discover credit card would be able to purchase food

Crew was inconsistent in instructions in advising passengers about seat backs during take off. Perfunctory announcements except from cabin.

The experience with Breeze was really great. The app makes managing flights easy. You can check in on there 24 hours in advance, and your boarding pass is there, too. The flight crew and the staff at both our airports were wonderful. Snacks and drinks were reasonably priced. The seats were very comfortable, they even had adjustable headrests on every seat. The only downside is not having entertainment or Wi-Fi available onboard.

The price is amazing. I was worried about how the flight would be as I never flew then. Seats were very comfortable. We had lots of legroom. The Akron airport was really nice. Overall it didn't have the stress we usually experience with flying. Highly recommend

Great. Loved that there was WiFi on flight to keep in touch and excellent service of beverages and snacks.

Business class is great. New airplane, very comfortable, better than some of the major airlines I am used to

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

Overall, the flight was better than the flight I took to go to Florida, which had a bunch of problems. The crew is really nice and the plane was new so it had a small problem when we were on the runway, but the flight itself was great. They even made some time back up, which is always a good thing.

Everything was good except for deplaning in NY. Took way too long!!

Jet Blue keeps getting iit wrong. 4 hour mechanical delay followed by terrible boarding experience. This is my third horrific jet blue flight in 2024. I am going to try to avoid this loser in the sky

My experience with JetBlue was fantastic! The service was top-notch, the flight was smooth, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely fly with them again.

I loved the wifi, much better than Delta. Seats were old. and bathrooms dingy.

no wifi and the aircraft was very old with tiny 4” screens.

After we landed, we were held on the plane for 30 minutes. There was no one at the gate once we landed and we forced to sit on a plan that had already over an hour delayed.

Book first class plane tickets to New York

Recent round-trip first class deals

 
We’ve provided our cheapest round-trip first class flights to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/31Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 01mORD-LGA
6/4Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 43mLGA-ORD
$440
5/31Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 04mORD-LGA
6/7Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 54mLGA-ORD
$472
5/31Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 34mORD-LGA
6/4Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 35mLGA-ORD
$480
7/2Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
7/10Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 37mLGA-ORD
$497
7/17Wed
nonstopDelta
2h 16mORD-LGA
7/23Tue
nonstopDelta
2h 50mLGA-ORD
$509
5/31Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 34mORD-LGA
6/7Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 54mLGA-ORD
$513
7/3Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
7/9Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 37mLGA-ORD
$518
7/23Tue
nonstopDelta
2h 19mORD-LGA
7/29Mon
nonstopDelta
2h 48mLGA-ORD
$524
7/29Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
8/5Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 38mLGA-ORD
$539
5/31Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
6/2Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 35mLGA-ORD
$541
5/29Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
6/2Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 35mLGA-ORD
$542
7/17Wed
nonstopDelta
2h 09mORD-LGA
7/24Wed
nonstopDelta
2h 50mLGA-ORD
$543
7/8Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
7/10Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 37mLGA-ORD
$545
7/2Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
7/8Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 38mLGA-ORD
$547
10/8Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 45mORD-LGA
10/18Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 36mLGA-ORD
$548
7/16Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
7/23Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 00mLGA-ORD
$556
5/28Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
5/31Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 38mLGA-ORD
$557
7/22Mon
nonstopDelta
2h 19mORD-LGA
7/30Tue
nonstopDelta
2h 50mLGA-ORD
$558
7/13Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
7/20Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 37mLGA-ORD
$568
5/31Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 34mORD-LGA
6/4Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 56mLGA-ORD
$574

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Recent one-way first class deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way first class flights to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/23Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 01mORD-LGA
$233
6/11Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 43mORD-LGA
$241
6/11Tue
nonstopDelta
2h 09mORD-LGA
$255
8/12Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
$270
10/8Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 45mORD-LGA
$279
7/24Wed
nonstopDelta
3h 45mDFW-JFK
$285
5/22Wed
nonstopDelta
2h 15mORD-LGA
$289
5/23Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 21mORD-LGA
$293
5/24Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 01mORD-LGA
$295
5/13Mon
nonstopDelta
2h 13mORD-LGA
$314
5/14Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 03mFLL-EWR
$319
7/31Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 28mDFW-EWR
$335
6/19Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 58mFLL-EWR
$339
5/14Tue
1 stopDelta
6h 04mDFW-JFK
$342
5/14Tue
1 stopDelta
8h 01mFLL-EWR
$359
5/13Mon
nonstopDelta
3h 56mDFW-JFK
$362
7/12Fri
nonstopDelta
3h 59mDFW-JFK
$364
5/13Mon
1 stopDelta
5h 20mDFW-JFK
$372
5/22Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 25mDFW-EWR
$375
5/15Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 16mFLL-EWR
$378

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Flights to New York

Return flight deals:

New York - United States

Cabin classes:

$240
$287
$167
$38

Browse origins: