Question 1

How do I get between New York’s airports?

Accepted Answer

The simplest and cheapest method to get from LaGuardia to JFK and vice-versa is to take a shuttle bus. A number of shuttle bus services are offered at both airports – tickets cost around $10+ and trip times are around 30+ minutes, depending on traffic. Many of the shuttle companies offer service to Newark International and other locations in the city as well as in the surrounding suburbs.

Question 2

Do hotels in New York offer shuttle service from the airports?

Accepted Answer

JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark all have a variety of hotels that offer complimentary shuttle service from them. For JFK, there is the Radisson Hotel JFK Airport and the Crowne Plaza. For LaGuardia, the Comfort Inn and Suites and Airway Inn provide shuttle services. Newark even has a hotel in the heart of the airport itself, called Newark Liberty Marriott.

Question 3

Which New York airport is closest to downtown?

Accepted Answer

All three New York airports are fairly centrally located and have great access to the downtown area. If you plan on taking the subway, Newark and JFK offer the most direct access to the subway via their respective AirTrains, while LaGuardia offers only bus connections. However, if you plan on renting a car, LaGuardia is quite close to Manhattan and offers quick and easy access by car.

Question 4

What are the restaurants like in JFK and LaGuardia?

Accepted Answer

JFK and LaGuardia both have excellent restaurant options available. Some of LaGuardia’s standouts include Custom Burgers and Artichoke. Some of JFK’s can’t-miss eateries include Shake Shack and Uptown Brasserie.

Question 5

What are the benefits of the different New York airports?

Accepted Answer

JFK is very efficient at managing delays, has some of the best lounges and amenities, and offers many domestic and international airline options. EWR is convenient for people headed to New Jersey or south of New York, has short waiting times, and is connected to downtown New York via the AirTrain. LGA is the most convenient for getting to New York City and has some of the best dining options, especially at Delta Terminal.

Question 6

Which is the best New York airport for visiting Times Square?

Accepted Answer

The closest airport to Times Square is LaGuardia, and it is the easiest to reach from there. LGA is about 6.2 miles from Times Square. Newark Liberty is the second-closest option, and it is approximately 11.1 miles from Times Square, while New York Airport (JFK) is the furthest out, around 13 miles away, but well-served with public transportation to Times Square.

Question 7

Where are the duty-free shops located at John F. Kennedy International Airport?

Accepted Answer

JFK has several outlets that offer duty-free shopping. You’ll find two duty-free shops at Terminal 1, two at Terminal 4, three at terminal 5, and the last at Terminal 7. These shops sell everything, from confections to electronics to beauty products and accessories.

Question 8

Are there any airport hotels at John F. Kennedy International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the recently opened TWA Hotel is within JFK’s airport grounds. To get to the airport, take the AirTrain to Terminal 5. The hotel features a rooftop pool with a view of the runway, a cocktail lounge, a Paris restaurant, and a restaurant by the revered chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten. It is a great place to grab a meal or drink after your flight or stay overnight in their mid-century-inspired rooms.

Question 9

What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at New York?

Accepted Answer

Delta operates the most flights from the United States to New York at 2,726 per week, while United Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to New York. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

Question 10

Which airports serve New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights to New York arrive at: Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Question 11

What airports serve New York and the surrounding area?

Accepted Answer

Flights to New York can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Nearby alternatives within 50.0 mi of New York include Newark (EWR), Teterboro (TEB) and Caldwell Wright (CDW). These airports are not in New York itself, but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and where you are headed in the area.

Question 12

How far are the airports serving New York from downtown?

Accepted Answer

New York is served by multiple airports. Newark is 9.4 mi from downtown New York, New York John F Kennedy Intl is 12.9 mi from downtown New York and New York LaGuardia is 7.6 mi from downtown New York.

Question 13

How long are nonstop flights to New York from different departure cities?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flight time to New York varies depending on your departure city:

• From Charleston: 1h 53m
• From Atlanta: 2h 05m
• From Minneapolis: 2h 36m
• From Tampa: 2h 38m
• From Austin: 3h 32m

Question 14

Which city has the cheapest flights to New York?

Accepted Answer

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to New York are from Orlando, starting at $177 round-trip.

Question 15

How many flights serve New York?

Accepted Answer

New York receives 1,102 flights per day and 7,713 per week from across the world. Chicago has the most flights to New York, with 437 weekly flights.

Question 16

How do I know if a flight to New York is a good deal?

Accepted Answer

A good deal on a flight to New York is around $234 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Question 17

How expensive are last-minute flights to New York?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares to New York (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 25% higher than the average round-trip fare of $339.

Question 18

Which airlines should I consider for flights to New York?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the most popular airlines among KAYAK users flying to New York. Delta has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

Question 19

What is the cheapest flight to New York?

Accepted Answer

Atlanta to New York is the cheapest route at $148 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Orlando Airport to New York is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $177.

Question 20

How much is a flight to New York?

Accepted Answer

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to New York costs $339, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Orlando average $222, while Atlanta runs a bit higher at $228.

Question 21

What is the cheapest day to fly to New York?

Accepted Answer

Friday is the cheapest day to fly to New York at $347 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $416.

Question 22

What’s the cheapest month to fly to New York?

Accepted Answer

•January is the cheapest month to fly to New York with an average price of $236 round-trip.
•October ($395) and November ($374) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Question 23

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York?

Accepted Answer

Evening flights to New York are the cheapest at $328 round-trip on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $396.

Question 24

What is a good deal for flights to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights under $234 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to New York at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Orlando $143
•Atlanta $149
•Detroit $158.

Question 25

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in New York?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in New York is New Windsor Stewart (SWF), with an average flight price of $201.

Question 26

When are flights to New York the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights to New York are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to New York?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines is the most popular airline flying to New York among KAYAK users, followed by Delta and American Airlines.

Question 28

Which airline offers the most nonstop flights to New York?

Accepted Answer

Delta operates the most nonstop flights to New York, with an average of 2,726 per week. United Airlines follows with 2,189 weekly nonstop flights. 11 airlines fly nonstop to this destination.

Question 29

How many direct flights to New York are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 1,103 daily direct flights to New York. 47% depart in the morning, 30% in the afternoon, 19% in the evening and 4% at night.

Question 30

How many direct flights to New York are there each week?

Accepted Answer

There are 7,713 direct flights to New York each week. Monday is the day with the most departures at 15%.

Question 31

How many long-haul flights are there to New York each week?

Accepted Answer

There are 20 long-haul flights (6-12h) to New York each week, along with 2,132 medium-haul (3-6h) and 5,562 short-haul (up to 3h) flights.

Question 32

How many cities have direct flights to New York?

Accepted Answer

49 cities have direct flights to New York. Chicago has the most with 437 direct flights per week.

Question 33

How often are flights to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

Based on data over the past 3 months, flights to New York are delayed by 15 minutes or more 19% of the time, 1 percentage point above the national average of 18%. Summer months have the highest delay rate on average, at 21%.

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