Cheap flights to New York City
A trip to New York begins with choosing one of five aviation hubs that welcome hundreds of flights from all over the world every day. The main passenger flow is handled by international airports John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty, and LaGuardia, while the highest flight frequency is recorded from Toronto (1,846 flights per week), Chicago (1,302 flights), and London (1,149 flights).
A total of 129 carriers provide air links to the city, making it easy to find a convenient flight option. The leaders in the number of flights are major airlines such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Further down this page, you will find departure city cards with a search form, and you can also check out a useful travel guide, the weather forecast, and information on how to get to the center from the terminals.
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When is the best time to book a flight to New York City?
The price of a flight to New York City changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 28 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $1,146. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
Flight insights to New York City
Data-driven trends for direct flights to New York City — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to New York City come from Toronto, Chicago and London. Toronto leads with around 1846 flights a week.
- Toronto1846 flights/week
- Chicago1302 flights/week
- London1149 flights/week
- Boston998 flights/week
- Los Angeles926 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to New York City depart from United States, Canada and United Kingdom. United States alone accounts for about 71% of all direct routes.
- United Statesavg $104
- Canadaavg $156
- United Kingdomavg $369
- Dominican Republicavg $213
- Franceavg $303
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to New York City range from Chicago at $82 to London at $369 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Torontofrom $148
- Chicagofrom $82
- Londonfrom $369
- Bostonfrom $99
- Los Angelesfrom $149
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to New York City from right now are Pittsburgh from $58, Orlando from $59 and Dallas from $70.
- Pittsburghfrom $58
- Orlandofrom $59
- Dallasfrom $70
- Tampafrom $75
- Indianapolisfrom $75
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to New York City is from Tel Aviv at about 12h 13m, followed by Athens (10h 41m) and Rome (9h 21m).
- Tel Aviv12h 13m
- Athens10h 41m
- Rome9h 21m
- Frankfurt am Main8h 28m
- Paris8h
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United StatesFrequently asked questions
- How many cities have flights to New York?
- Currently, the list of the most popular destinations includes 15 cities with regular direct flights. The city's total route network covers hundreds of destinations worldwide, making the metropolis accessible to travelers from various countries.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to New York?
- The most popular routes are flights from Toronto (1,846 flights weekly), Chicago (1,302 flights), and London (1,149 flights). High passenger traffic is also observed on routes from Boston, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
- How many airlines fly to New York?
- Flights to the city are operated by 129 airlines. The largest carriers with the highest number of flights include Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue.
- Which airports serve flights to New York?
- The city is served by five airports: international hubs John F. Kennedy (JFK), Newark Liberty (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA), as well as Westchester County Airport (HPN) and the Skyports SPB (NYS) seaplane base.
- How to find cheap flights to New York?
- To find the best deals, we recommend using the departure city cards shown below. By comparing flights from 129 different carriers, including Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines, you can find the most budget-friendly travel option.