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Among airlines operating New York to Bilbao flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between New York and Bilbao.

Flights from New York to Bilbao 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 Bilbao (BIO).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Bilbao:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $689 round-trip via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared to $1,237 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$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 Bilbao most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 5% of one-stop connections

Madrid Barajas (MAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the New York to Bilbao route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 19%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $839 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,033: a $194 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 4:45 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 4:45 am.

The flight takes about 7h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $885. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Bilbao takes 7h 30m, covering 3,536 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 Bilbao are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,042, which is 109% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 28m, compared with 11h 37m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 12h 15m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Bilbao is 6 hours ahead of New York (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Bilbao Airport (BIO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Rentbycar
• Centauro

Round-trip flights from New York to Bilbao range from $700 to $1,193, with an average of $885 over the past 12 months. Anything below $700 counts as a good deal.