Cheap flights to New York

by Mark S. Travel Deals

One of the largest cosmopolitan and vibrant cities in the world, New York makes a fantastic destination and attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year.

When to book flights to New York

Thanks to the city’s reputation as a city that never sleep, the months leading up to the festive period are always busy and flights can be more expensive around November and December.

During the summer months, flights to New York can be busy with families taking advantage of the holidays to travel to the famous attractions which the great city has to offer. However, with temperatures soaring high regularly up to 30˚C, staying cool in the month of July and August can be a bit of a challenge. But if you are thinking of spending your days walking around the city streets and interested in other sightseeing’s, the mild spring and autumn months could be the perfect time to plan a trip.

January and February are generally the quietest months. The average high at this time of the year is just 5˚C as the temperature can be pretty chilly– the lack of crowds can make it easier to hunt for great deals in your favorite shopping streets and malls and find tickets for your favorite Broadway shows and sports games in Madison Square.

How to find cheap flights to New York

In general, the more expensive times to fly are summer months and the time around Thanksgiving and the Christmas Holidays season which falls during November and December . However, if you search for flights are flexible with your dates, times and airlines, you’ll be able to find cheap flights to New York City almost the year round.

Once you’ve typed your details into the search bar, you’ll be shown a range of flight options. Use the filters on the left-hand side to narrow down your results by departure time, flight time and airline.

To give yourself the best option of finding a great deal on flights flying into New York, select the ‘Nearby Airports’ box on any travel agent portal or Airlines site. This will show you the result of all available flights from airports around New York and its close by airports, making it even easier to grab yourself a bargain.

Main airports in New York

There are three major international airports in New York and its surrounding area namely: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA).

All three airports are connected to the city center and surrounding areas by public transport, making it easy to commute for the traveler to any destination.

Which airlines fly to New York?

New York is served by a large number of major international airlines as a hub including:

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Delta, Lufthansa, American Airlines, Iberia, KLM, Air France, United, Tam Brazilian, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, Norwegian, Aer Lingus, El Al Israel Airlines.

Few of the other international major carriers which operates through New York are :

Aeromexico, Air Europa, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, and Xiamen Airlines, Air India, Asiana Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Egypt Air, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, and Swiss International Air Lines, Air Serbia, Caribbean Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Sun Country Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Volaris, WestJet, and XL Airways.

How to get around New York

The New York Subway covers most of Manhattan and its surrounding areas. One of the easiest way is to buy yourself a metro card and you’ll be able to explore the city using the subway as well as the large network of buses. New York’s famous yellow taxis/cab can be easily found on every street corner so you’ll never have to walk far many blocks. Having said that, New York is a great place to explore on foot, especially if you’re not in a rush. A stroll through the Central Park, a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and view the city from a different point with a visit to the High Line.

Parking seems to be always a problem around the city, so the most popular method of travel in New York City is by taxi. The taxis charge by metered rates, and several transport companies can be found at all the three main airport terminals. It can take approximately 30 minutes to an hour to get from the airport’s terminal to downtown New York depending on the conditions of the traffic. Several booths from Car rentals are also available, and cost depends on the size of vehicle you choose.

Must-see attractions in New York

New York is home to a large number of world-famous attractions, so if you’re interested in sightseeing there’s plenty to take in. A mild relaxing and walking from Central Park you can either jump on the subway or walk down to the Empire State Building and taking in the views from the observation deck, continue on to Greenwich Village, Lower Manhattan and the city’s financial center.