Cheap flights from New York (JFK)

New York's primary long-haul gateway in southeastern Queens

JFK sits about 24 km southeast of Manhattan in the Jamaica Bay area of Queens and is the main long-haul gateway for the New York region. JetBlue, Delta and American operate the largest hubs, with United, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France and Emirates among dozens of foreign carriers serving Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

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Airlines flying from New York (JFK)

Major carriers: JetBlue, Delta, American, United, British Airways. Low-cost carriers: JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from JFK?
January, February and the first half of September are typically the lowest-fare windows out of JFK, especially on transatlantic routes. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the exact week within each month where prices to London, Paris or Rome bottom out, since the cheapest day often shifts by airline.
Which airlines fly out of JFK?
JetBlue, Delta and American operate the largest domestic and international hubs, with United, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and dozens more foreign carriers. Flightmussy lists all of them in a single search without hiding low-cost fares behind extra filters.
How far is JFK from Manhattan?
JFK is roughly 24 km southeast of Midtown Manhattan in southeastern Queens. The AirTrain connects to the LIRR and to the A subway line at Howard Beach and Jamaica, with door-to-door times of 50-75 minutes. Taxis and ride-shares typically take 45-90 minutes depending on traffic.
Can I combine JFK with LaGuardia and Newark in one search?
Yes. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you query JFK, LGA and EWR together so you don't miss a cheaper Newark fare to Europe or a closer LaGuardia hop to Florida. The 12-month heatmap also highlights which of the three is cheapest by week for each route.

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