New York City has three major airports, so which should you choose?
Here’s everything you oughta know before booking your flight.
The airspace above New York City is among the busiest in the world.
Public transportation takes over an hour and requires transferring.
The project also includes modernizing existing terminals, which might affect hours and operations at restaurants and shops throughout.
Getting to and From JFK
JFK is relatively easy to access by public transportation.
A one-way trip costs $5 off-peak and $7 during peak hours.
From Jamaica, take the AirTrain to your terminal.
Though not as fast, taking the subway is cheaper.
Alternatively, take the A train to Howard Beach and catch the AirTrain from there.
Traveling from Manhattan to the airport by subway takes an hour or more, depending on where you start.
There’s a $5 surcharge during peak hours.
Driving time between JFK and Manhattan typically takes 45 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic.
LaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia is the smallest of the NYC area’s three airports.
LGA is a popular option for domestic travelers.
The airport served 30.6 million domestic passengers in 2023.
LaGuardia used to catch a lot of flack for its subpar facilities, but now the airport positively glows.
Terminal A is an outlier, better known as a piece of art and history than for its amenities.
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The only airlines flying out of Terminal A are Spirit and Frontier.
A one-way trip by any subway and bus combo costs $2.90.
If you’re traveling at rush hour, the meter will probably soar well above that price bracket.
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Similarly, Uber and Lyft pricing will increase during peak times.
LaGuardia has designated pickup areas for rideshare services at each terminal.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark Liberty Internationalserved 49.1 million passengers in 2023.
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More than 30 airlinesfly in and out of EWR, including more than a dozen international carriers.
The airport is one of United’s major hubs.
Each terminal has a food court, and Terminal C’s is arguably the best.
The whole trip takes about 50 minutes and costs $17.10 for a trip in either direction.
TheCoach USA Newark Airport Expressbus service also runs between midtown Manhattan and all EWR terminals.
It costs $38.50 for a round-trip fare or $22.50 for a one-way ticket.
With minimal traffic, the journey takes about an hour.
Taxi rides between EWR and NYC can take anywhere between 30 minutes and two hours, depending on traffic.
Getting to EWR from Manhattan by taxi typically costs $70 minimum.
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