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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.
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
Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to New York
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | QFA | QF | No |
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in New York
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 2°C | -3°C |
| February | 4°C | -2°C |
| March | 9°C | 1°C |
| April | 15°C | 6°C |
| May | 20°C | 12°C |
| June | 25°C | 17°C |
| July | 29°C | 21°C |
| August | 28°C | 20°C |
| September | 24°C | 17°C |
| October | 18°C | 11°C |
| November | 11°C | 4°C |
| December | 6°C | 0°C |
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