Flights to New York - New York Weekend Breaks
The list of airlines providing flights to New York is virtually endless, so it is advisable to spend some time shopping around before actually booking your seat. Prices vary from airline to airline and are sometimes also dependent on which airport you are flying into. As a general rule, airlines operating out of JFK airport and Newark airport are cheaper than those operating out of LaGuardia airport.
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The best place to start looking for discount flight deals is online. Websites such as Expedia, Travelocity and Priceline allow you to search for the cheapest deals across most major airlines. You enter your airport of departure and arrival airport, as well as your travel dates and the sites come up with a list of the best details currently being offered. You can then book your flight there and then if you so desire. Flybiz4less offers a similar service, as do the well known websites Cheapairlines and Lastminute.
As an alternative, you can always contact airlines directly by phoning them or logging onto their websites. The best fares and deals are likely to be found online, but phoning to double check before booking is a good idea. Because of the popularity of the destination, most carriers flying to New York offer specials at some point or another. If you have the time to spare, doing your homework can really pay off in the long run. Airlines known to frequently offer good deals on flights to New York include United Airlines, US Airways and KLM. Virgin Atlantic Airlines are also renowned for offering bargain deals every now and then. It is also advisable to check your local paper for cheap deals. Airlines such as Air India often offer great deals if you are willing to sacrifice luxury for economy or perhaps take change flights once or twice during your journey.
Flights to New York will land at one of three airports: JFK Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Airport. Finding your way to the city centre from any of these airports is not difficult. LaGuardia and JFK are both located in the borough of Queens which is closer to Manhattan than Newark which is situated in the adjacent state of New Jersey. Travel to and from Newark is therefore more expensive than travel from the other two airports.
There are a number of ways to travel from airports to the city. If you are willing to pay for comfort and speed, the Supershuttle Manhattan costs between $15 and $22 and is one of the quickest ways to get to the city centre. Limousine services such as Super Saver by Carmel also run between the city and all airports, as do various taxi services. The New York Airport Express Bus Service costs between $10 and $12 and can be caught from both Laguardia and JFK. If you are travelling from Newark, you can travel via the Olympia Airport Express which costs approximately the same amount.
If you are on a tight budget, ordinary Metro buses can also be caught from JFK and LaGuardia at a cost of just $2. Triboro Buses also operate from LaGuardia, with fares costing between $1 and $2. Keep in mind the fact that few bus and shuttle services operate after 12pm, so if you know you are going to be landing in the early hours of the morning it might be a good idea to book a taxi or car in advance.
New York - Weekend Break
