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New York is a sought-after travel destination all year round. Visitors find New York to be an exciting city with funky suburbs, shopping galore and the famous Manhattan skyline that makes up the city's concrete jungle.
Australians can land at any of New York's three main airports, depending on which route you fly. The easiest is to fly direct from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne to Los Angeles then onward to New York. Demand for flight deals to NYC are always strong, so there's no doubt you'll be able to find great deals.
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While you can't book a direct, non-stop flight to New York from any Australian city, you can book one-stop fares with the following airlines:
Flights to New York should be booked a minimum of three months in advance to ensure maximum savings, though four to five months in advance is ideal according Skyscanner. Keep an eye out for flight deals around 14-weeks in advance (September and October) for last-minute sale fares for the Christmas season where you stand to save at least 18% compared to the median fare for the year.
You will score a great deal when departing on or before 8 December. Book to take off on 2 December for the most savings though don't book your flight later than 13 December as this is when prices start to rise.
Return flights before Christmas are ideal on 15 December just before they peak. Unfortunately, flights around Christmas Day and New Year's Day are the highest, but you can still find good savings for return fares on 10 January or later.
New York’s main airport is JFK and the most economical option to get to NYC is the AirTrain system which runs 24/7 every day of the year. You’ll need to get to Jamaica or Howard Beach Station and change to the subway for NYC. From La Guardia (LGA) take the Q70 or M60 bus to the subway or all the way to the city. Newark Airport (EWR) is a bit further out and has a light rail system to Airport Station which is served by New Jersey Transit for services to New York’s Penn station.
Visitors can buy and top up a MetroCard in advance or on arrival to cover subway and bus fares. If travelling with two or more people, you might save some money by taking a taxi from the airport or booking a private transfer.
Taxi stands are outside the baggage claim area of each airport with dispatchers in uniforms to help you. It’s a flat fee from JFK and takes up to an hour to NYC. La Guardia is closer, taking up to 40 minutes by metered taxi. Be cautious of taxi touts who will overcharge you. NYC Airporter operates shuttle services from and between all three airports to Grand Central, Penn Station or the bus terminal.
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