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How much do flights to New York cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£259

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£868

Cheapest round-trip

£452

Average round-trip

£638

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from New York City airports to the city center

Fastest options: AirTrain + subway (JFK), bus or taxi (LGA), AirTrain + NJ Transit (EWR). Best value: public transit combinations.

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?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-75 min

$11; AirTrain $8.50 + subway $2.90

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-45 min

$16 – $21; AirTrain + LIRR fare varies by peak/off-peak

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Midtown

40-75 min

$70; flat fare to Manhattan; plus tolls and tip

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

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

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-70 min

$2 – $3; free transfer between Q70 and subway

every 5–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

$35 – $55; metered; plus tolls and tip

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

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

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

$13 – $16; AirTrain included in NJ Transit fare

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Penn Station

40-60 min

$18; one-way fare

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Midtown stops

35-60 min

$80 – $120; metered; plus tolls and tip

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door from New Jersey

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
Manchester
Arrive to
John F. Kennedy International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5368 km
Worth visiting
Empire State Building - Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA - Manhattan Island - Metropolitan Museum of Art - Staten Island - Statue of Liberty - Times Square

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Manchester to New York in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
---------1---1---
Air France
---------1---1---
Virgin Atlantic Airways
---------1---1---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1------1---1---
Air France
1------1------1
Virgin Atlantic Airways
1------1---------
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
11------------1
Air France
---------1---1---
Virgin Atlantic Airways
---------------------
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1------------1---
Air France
---1---1------1
Virgin Atlantic Airways
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Manchester to New York

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Aer LingusEINEINo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Air TransatTSCTSNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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
June25°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
267
days per year
Snow days
11
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
81%
25°C21°C
25 Jul
61%
25°C20°C
Sunday
19 Jul
57%
29°C21°C
26 Jul
57%
28°C20°C
Monday
20 Jul
27°C20°C
27 Jul
27°C19°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
75%
26°C23°C
28 Jul
30°C20°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
37%
31°C22°C
29 Jul
31°C22°C
Thursday
23 Jul
25°C19°C
30 Jul
64%
32°C24°C
Friday
24 Jul
29°C20°C
31 Jul
17%
33°C23°C

New York travel tips

See where Kevin McCalister from the Home Alone met Christmas in New York City

The Rockefeller Centre in New York City is a must-see for everyone. Music lovers attend the Radio City Music Hall; architecture lovers admire the Saint Petersburg Cathedral; shopping-lovers go down 5th Avenue to the high-end designer stores. Of course, film lovers recognise the Rockefeller Centre as the place where Kevin McCalister from Home Alone met Christmas.

Respect New York City and do not take disrespectful selfies and videos

Some places and events in New York City are not for social networks! Locals do not approve of tourists taking a selfie at the 9/11 Memorial. You can meet really weird homeless people sometimes. Do not take any videos or photos doesn't matter how strange their behaviour is.

Ride a bike around Governors Island in New York City

Governors Island is a must-see for bike lovers in New York City. Unlike many other busy pedestrian areas, here you can easily ride along the bike trails without crowds. Rent the bike from the Blazing Saddles or use one of three Citibike stations around this beautiful island.

Book your trip to arrive at John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport. The distance between Manchester and New York is 5368 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Air France, Air Canada, and Air Transat. Manchester 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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Manchester to New York?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manchester and New York takes around 7.8 hours.

What is the flight distance between Manchester and New York?

The flight distance between Manchester and New York is 5368 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Manchester and New York?

Several carriers operate flights between Manchester and New York. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air France, Virgin Atlantic Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Manchester?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manchester and Belfast, Düsseldorf, Oslo, Barcelona, Marrakesh, Jeddah, Istanbul, Agadir, Dublin, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Islamabad, İzmir, Antalya, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Erbil, Lisbon, Tirana, Medina.

What are the most popular routes to and from New York?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Los Angeles, Paris, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Orlando, Calgary, Miami, Toronto, Seattle, Barcelona, Chicago, Mexico City, Dallas, Tampa, Copenhagen, Glasgow, Charlotte.

What airports are near Manchester?

The main airport in Manchester is Manchester. It is also served by London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Liverpool John Lennon, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Cardiff.

What airports are near New York?

The main airport in New York is Newark Liberty International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Tweed New Haven, Lehigh Valley International, Long Island MacArthur, Westchester County, Trenton–Mercer.

Which airlines fly between Manchester and New York?

Currently, you can fly between Manchester and New York with Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Air France, Air Canada, Air Transat.

When’s the best time to travel between Manchester and New York?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manchester and New York, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

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