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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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to New York in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 05.10 | Tue 06.10 | Wed 07.10 | Thu 08.10 | Fri 09.10 | Sat 10.10 | Sun 11.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 33 total | Daily flights: 4.71 average | Most flights: Saturday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 12.10 | Tue 13.10 | Wed 14.10 | Thu 15.10 | Fri 16.10 | Sat 17.10 | Sun 18.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 61 total | Daily flights: 8.71 average | Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 19.10 | Tue 20.10 | Wed 21.10 | Thu 22.10 | Fri 23.10 | Sat 24.10 | Sun 25.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 51 total | Daily flights: 7.29 average | Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 26.10 | Tue 27.10 | Wed 28.10 | Thu 29.10 | Fri 30.10 | Sat 31.10 | Sun 01.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 55 total | Daily flights: 7.86 average | Most flights: Saturday 7 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Zürich to New York
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | LX | No |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | 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 | 26°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 |
14 day forecast
New York travel tips
Visit at least one sky deck in New York City
As cliche as it sounds, the views of New York City from high are breathtaking. Go up the Rock, One World Trade, or Empire State Building, or The Edge. You will not regret it! But try to do it between 8:00 and 11:00 or after 22:30 to avoid crowds.
Have a relaxed walk around the Green-Wood Cemetery in New York City
Located at 500 25th Street, the Green-Wood Cemetery in New York City is a favourite place to enjoy a slice of scenic Brooklyn in the calm surrounding; walk around this large area with more than 7000 trees, myriad tombs, mausoleums, lakes and patches of forest and footpaths. You can find many famous residents here, such as inventors Samuel Morse and Elias Howe, abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher, designer Louis Comfort Tiffany, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, and others.
Music lovers can not miss Rough Trade in New York City
Just imagine what you can find at the 30,000-sq-metre Rough Trade vinyl shop in New York City. Literally everything! Head to 64 N 9th Street and browse plenty of stalls. By the way, you can pay $10-12 to watch the concert here.
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