Track cheaper flights from New York across JFK and Newark with flexible dates.
JFK is New York's international heavyweight - Terminal 1 houses one of the newest facilities in the US, Delta claims Terminals 2 and 4, and JetBlue runs its entire operation from the stylish T5. Newark Liberty (EWR) is United's largest hub east of the Mississippi, handling dense transatlantic schedules and all Star Alliance partner traffic. LaGuardia (LGA) sticks primarily to domestic routes but occasionally hosts an international surprise.
Transatlantic fare wars between JFK and EWR keep London, Paris, and Barcelona routes aggressively priced. Delta and JetBlue compete on JFK-London, while United owns EWR-London Heathrow. The result: sub-USD 400 return fares to Europe appear regularly outside Thanksgiving and Christmas windows. For Asia-Pacific, nonstops from JFK to Tokyo and Seoul are dominated by ANA, JAL, and Korean Air with seasonal sales dipping below USD 700 return.
Airport choice in New York is not just about price - it is about sanity. JFK's AirTrain connects to the subway but getting to Manhattan takes 60-90 minutes. Newark's AirTrain links to NJ Transit, reaching Penn Station in 30 minutes. If you live in Brooklyn or Queens, JFK wins. If you are Manhattan-based, Newark is often faster. Never underestimate ground transport time when comparing 'cheap' flight options.
JFK has the widest selection of international carriers and the newest terminal facilities. Newark is better if you fly United or Star Alliance partners, and it offers a faster path to midtown Manhattan via NJ Transit. For transatlantic routes, compare both — fare gaps of USD 50-150 are common on the same route.
Late January through March and the first two weeks of November offer the lowest fares from all three NYC airports. Avoid Thanksgiving week (late November) and the December 15 - January 5 holiday window — these are the year's most expensive departure periods.
JetBlue operates as a hybrid carrier from JFK with competitive transatlantic fares. Norse Atlantic runs seasonal budget long-haul routes from JFK to European cities. Spirit and Frontier serve domestic and Caribbean routes from LGA and EWR at ultra-low fares, though baggage and seat fees add up fast.
