This page presents the latest flight offers from New York to Nuuk. The flight distance is 2,982 km, with services between the cities operating on average once a week.
The primary carrier on this route is UA. Ticket prices change regularly, so use the low-price calendar to find the best deals. Our sections on getting to New York airports and from Nuuk Airport will help you plan your transfers.
The table shows direct flights New York City → Nuuk on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 40 h 35 min. Regular flights are operated by United Airlines. Departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport airports, arrivals at Nuuk Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for New York City — Nuuk by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 2,749 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 3,154 in ,. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
New York City → Nuuk, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 3,128 | medium | May | AED 3,032 | medium | Sep | AED 3,272 | medium |
| Feb | AED 2,887 | low | Jun | AED 3,609 | high | Oct | AED 2,887 | low |
| Mar | AED 2,984 | medium | Jul | AED 3,946 | high | Nov | AED 2,839 | low |
| Apr | AED 2,791 | low | Aug | AED 3,754 | high | Dec | AED 3,705 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Nuuk is characterized by harsh winters and cool summers. The warmest month is July, with average temperatures reaching 11.2°C, while the lowest temperatures are recorded in February, when the frost can hit -17.9°C. June is considered the rainiest period with the highest precipitation levels.
According to current data, July is the most budget-friendly month for a trip, with ticket prices starting AED 2,749. In August, prices are traditionally higher, starting AED 3,154, making the end of summer the peak period in terms of cost.
For a comfortable trip, it is best to choose July: this time offers the optimal combination of relatively warm temperatures and minimal flight prices. It is better to exclude winter months from your planning due to extreme cold and fewer available flights.
UA operates regular flights on the route from New York to Nuuk. Flights on this route run approximately once a week, with most options involving connections. The full schedule, including departure days and aircraft types, is provided in the list below—click on the carrier card to see more details.
Flights New York City — Nuuk depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Westchester County Airport and arrive at Nuuk Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight over a distance of 2,982 km is about 3.5–4 hours. However, most flights include layovers, which increases the total travel time.
The primary carrier operating flights from the USA to Greenland on this route is UA.
Direct service between these cities depends on seasonal schedules and is rare. We recommend checking the search form for non-stop flights on specific dates.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on demand and how far in advance you book. You can find the current minimum for the coming months in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from New York arrive at Nuuk International Airport (GOH), which is the main transport hub for the region.
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