Return fares to New York by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to New York is March 2027, with return fares from $1,219 — 56% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $2,780).
Based on the fares we've tracked, March is typically the cheapest month to fly to New York, with return fares from $1,219. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,780 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to New York average around $1,605. If you can travel in the off-peak months of March, November and February, you'll generally pay up to 24% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to New York
These are the average prices for return airfares to New York
When is the cheapest time to travel to New York? The cheapest month to travel is typically March.
How much do return flights to New York cost?The best price we found for a return flight to New York is $1353.
What is the cheapest date to fly to New York?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to New York is 07 July 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to New York?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to New York is United.
Which airlines fly direct to New York? Qantas flies direct.
How long does a direct flight to New York take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 20 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for New York?The IATA code for All airports is NYC.
When should you book flights to New York?From our data, you should book flights to New York 60 days out.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is in Queens, about 25 km south-east of Midtown Manhattan. All terminals are linked by the free AirTrain, which connects to the subway and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR).
- AirTrain + subway is the cheapest way in. Ride the AirTrain to Jamaica Station and board the E, J or Z subway towards Manhattan (about 45 to 50 minutes to Midtown). Alternatively, ride to Howard Beach and take the A train towards Lower Manhattan or Midtown (allow 60 to 70 minutes). The AirTrain fare is paid at Jamaica or Howard Beach; no ticket needed within the terminals themselves.
- AirTrain + LIRR is faster than the subway. At Jamaica Station, board a Long Island Rail Road train to Penn Station in Manhattan. Total journey time is around 40 to 50 minutes. LIRR tickets are separate from the AirTrain fare and from your subway MetroCard.
- Taxis from JFK to Manhattan run on a flat rate to destinations in Manhattan. Tolls and surcharges are added on top of the base fare, and a tip is customary. The drive takes 45 to 60 minutes in normal conditions, longer during peak hours (roughly 7 to 10 am and 4 to 8 pm on weekdays).
- Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) pick up from the designated rideshare area on the arrivals level at each terminal. Fares vary with demand and are higher during peak periods.
- NYC Express Bus (operated by private carriers) runs from JFK to Midtown Manhattan stops. Journey times are 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Congestion Pricing applies to vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, so tolls on taxis and rideshare are higher than they used to be. If you are driving or renting a car, the main route is the Van Wyck Expressway to the Queens Midtown Tunnel or the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel; E-ZPass speeds up toll payment significantly.
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