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Kunming KMGNew York JFK

£479
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Mon, Oct 19
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£492
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Mon, Oct 19
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£493
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£498
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Mon, Oct 19
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Tue, Oct 20
Kunming KMGNew York JFK

£526
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Mon, Oct 19 – Sun, Oct 25
Kunming KMGNew York JFK

£930
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£935
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£944
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£945
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£982
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Getting from New York City airports to the city center

New York City is served by three major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies 26 km southeast of Midtown Manhattan, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 13 km east, and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) sits 26 km southwest in New Jersey. Transport options include AirTrain connections, subway, buses, express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to New York?

How to get from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to New York?

How to get from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to New York?

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • JFK yellow cab fare to Manhattan is a flat $70 (excluding tolls and tip). LaGuardia and Newark fares are metered.
  • AirTrain at JFK and EWR connects terminals to transit hubs; fare is included or separate depending on connection.
  • Road traffic, especially during rush hours, can significantly affect journey times for taxis and buses.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to New York

Depart from
Kunming Changshui International
Arrive to
John F. Kennedy International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Empire State Building - Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA - Manhattan Island - Metropolitan Museum of Art - Staten Island - Statue of Liberty - Times Square

Check-in for a flight from Kunming to New York

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Air ChinaCCACAYes

Weather in New York

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January2°C-3°C
February4°C-2°C
March9°C1°C
April15°C6°C
May20°C12°C
June26°C17°C
July29°C21°C
August28°C20°C
September24°C17°C
October18°C11°C
November11°C4°C
December6°C0°C
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Coldest month
-3°C
January
Sunny days
268
days per year
Snow days
11
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
3 Oct
23°C17°C
10 Oct
20°C14°C
Sunday
4 Oct
74%
19°C16°C
11 Oct
21°C13°C
Monday
5 Oct
23%
23°C15°C
12 Oct
11%
28°C17°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
17°C9°C
13 Oct
38%
24°C20°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
19°C11°C
14 Oct
57%
28°C21°C
Thursday
8 Oct
23°C14°C
15 Oct
23°C17°C
Friday
9 Oct
26°C17°C
16 Oct
19%
20°C14°C
Book your trip to arrive at John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, JetBlue Airways, and Air China. Kunming and New York have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at New York, consider visiting Empire State Building, Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA, Manhattan Island, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Staten Island, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square.

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