Book Cheap Flights from Belfast to New York City from £350

How long is the flight from Belfast to New York?

Flights between Belfast and New York usually involve a stopover, meaning the total journey time can take anywhere between 10 hours and a day.

What are the most common stopovers?

It’s rare to find a direct flight between Belfast and New York. The most common stopover is London, but some flight paths pass through Amsterdam or Manchester.

What documentation do I need to fly to New York from Belfast?

All UK citizens need a valid passport to travel to the US. UK citizens and those of many other countries carrying a machine readable or e-passport and travelling to the US for fewer than 90 days are eligible to apply for the visa waiver program. Apply through the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), at minimum 72 hours before travel.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to New York?

In summer, New York is hot and humid, and in winter, temperatures typically drop to just above freezing. Whatever the season, take comfortable, practical shoes for sightseeing and navigating public transportation. Don't forget your camera to capture the city's incredible landmarks.

Several airlines provide cheap flights between Belfast and New York including:

• British Airways, the UK’s flag carrier.
• Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline.
• American Airlines, a major US airline based in Texas.
• Finnair, Finland’s flag carrier airline.

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• The period between April and June is a great time to visit New York. The weather tends to be warm without being too hot and the streets are less crowded than during the summer months.
• Visit New York in late November or December to see the Thanksgiving and Christmas light displays, skate on Central Park’s ice rink and do a little Christmas shopping in the city’s acclaimed department stores.
• The cheapest time to go to New York is the week before Christmas or during January when airfare prices tend to fall.

There are two airports in Belfast: George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport.

Useful information about George Best Belfast City Airport

George Best Belfast City Airport is located three miles from the city centre.

How to get to George Best Belfast City Airport:

• By train – disembark at Sydenham train station and walk for 5 to 10 minutes.
• By bus – Airport Express 600, around 10 minutes from the city centre, departing every 30 minutes at peak times.

Services: Unlimited free Wi-Fi, baby changing facilities, several cafes.

Useful information about Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport is situated 11.5 miles from central Belfast.

How to get to Belfast International Airport:

• By bus – Airport Express 300, 30 to 40 minutes, departing every 15 minutes.
• By taxi – 10 to 20 minutes.

Services: free Wi-Fi for two hours, currency exchange, a range of bars, cafes, shops, and restaurants.

New York has three airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark International Airport, and LaGuardia.

Useful information about JFK International Airport

JFK International Airport is located 14 miles from the city centre.

How to get from JFK International Airport to the city:

• By train – AirTrain to either Howard Beach or Jamaica stations, then transfer to the subway. At Jamaica, you can also catch LIRR train service to Manhattan's Penn Station.
• By taxi – 60 to 90 minutes depending on your destination in Manhattan.

Services: open 24/7, free unlimited Wi-Fi, multiple shopping and dining options.

Useful information about Newark International Airport

Newark International Airport is 11 miles away from the New York City centre.

How to get from Newark International Airport:

• By taxi – around a half hour to midtown Manhattan.
• By train – Take the AirTrain from the terminal, then NJ Transit to Manhattan's Penn Station.
• By bus – NJ Transit Express Bus, departs every 20 minutes.

Services: open 24/7, free unlimited WI-FI, multiple shopping and dining options.

Useful information about LaGuardia

LaGuardia is in Queens, five miles from Manhattan.

How to get from LaGuardia:

• By shuttle – various services including NYC Airporter and Super Shuttle.
• By bus – M60 to Manhattan or Q70 to Queens, 24 hours a day.
• By taxi – 20 to 30 minutes depending on your destination.

Services: free unlimited Wi-Fi, multiple shopping and dining options.

• Take the free Staten Island Ferry for views of lower Manhattan.
• Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, or the American Museum of Natural History.
• Catch a Broadway show.
• Shop on Madison Avenue.
• Stroll through Central Park.