Cheap Flights to New York (NYC)

Booking yourself a flight to New York is an exciting experience because you know you'll be heading to one of the world's most famous cities! It's so well-known from countless TV shows and films that you might feel like you've been there already, but there really is no substitute for getting your feet on the ground and seeing things for yourself.

Thanks to cheap New York flight deals being more available than ever before, the city that never sleeps is even easier to reach than ever before. Many people jet over for a long weekend, but even with a week or two you can be sure you won't have time to fit in all you want to do. So we're certain you'll be heading back over the Atlantic on a New York flight again before you know it!

In addition to perennially popular attractions like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art, there are always new things opening too. There will be new shows to see on Broadway, the next big thing when it comes to bars and restaurants, and hot new galleries and sights too. Plus, seasonal events like Christmas and Thanksgiving change the city again!

Flights to New York

New York flights from the UK take around five hours to arrive, which means that short city breaks can be squeezed into a long weekend! There are flights departing from across the UK, with the best deals available between October and March. It does get cold at this time, but wrap up warm and you could be enjoying wintry treats like ice skating in Central Park. The summers in New York are can get pretty hot so splash out on a hotel with air conditioning!

When you arrive on your flight to New York, you'll need to get to your hotel from the airport. There are several options to choose from, depending where you're flying in from:

JFK Airport: This is where most flights to New York from the UK arrive into. The cheapest, and also slowest, way of travel into Manhattan is the MTA NYC Bus, which isn't great if you've got a lot of luggage. The AirTrain is not much more expensive and takes 60 minutes, offering a regular service 24 hours a day. The Airporter Bus can take up to 90 minutes and will shuttle you between the airport and Grand Central Terminal or the Port Authority Bus Terminal. There are also the taxis, or you could book a private hire car to take you to your hotel direct. Expect to pay the road tolls too.

Newark Liberty International Airport: The New Jersey Transit buses are the cheapest way and take you to Newark Penn Station, from where you can get on the subway system, these are also not great with large bags. The Newark Airport Express Bus takes about 40 minutes to and from Manhattan's 42nd Street, and the AirTrain Newark will get you onto the New Jersey train network which runs to Manhattan. Taxis and private cars are also available, although at a premium, and you will pay the tolls along the way as well.

LaGuardia Airport: Largely for domestic flights to New York, there are still a surprising number of travel options. The local bus and shuttle buses are the cheapest ways, with the shuttle buses geared more towards travellers with luggage. The shuttle buses run to Grand Central Terminal and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Taxis and private cars are your other options, with road tolls adding to the already higher costs of these methods.

Getting around New York

It can be tempting to emulate the New York City lifestyle of screen favourites like Carrie Bradshaw and Serena van der Woodsen and hop into one of the famous yellow taxis whenever you want to get somewhere, but remember to keep an eye on your budget too! The subway system is really comprehensive and can take you wherever you want to be - and make sure you don't underestimate how much you will see on a stroll to your next destination!

What to see in New York

There will always be plenty to see in New York, whether you've been before or you're heading off on your first ever cheap flight to New York. The Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, MoMa, Times Square and Central Park are all must-sees for a first time visitor. Chinese New Year, St Patrick's Day Parade and Gay Pride all bring the party to the city, as does the Thanksgiving parade, so you could think about timing your New York flight to get you to one of these in 2013 or 2014 if you want to add a little extra to your trip. Need more New York inspiration? Get it here.