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Cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to New York City

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration13 hoursFlights between Birmingham and New York City take, on average, 13 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£283Cheapest price for a flight between Birmingham and New York City found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportBirmingham AirportWhen flying from Birmingham to New York City

Destination airportsJohn F. Kennedy International AirportWhen travelling from Birmingham to New York City

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Birmingham to New York City

One-way average Price£742The average price for a flight Birmingham - New York City at Opodo is £742, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to New York City when departing from Birmingham

Airlines that fly from Birmingham to New York City

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Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 3,366 mi

Birmingham airports

Birmingham Airport (BHX)How far from city centre: 6 mi

New York City airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 mi

undefined (LGA)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Find cheap flights from Birmingham to New York City

Aer Lingus, KLM and Air France sell flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to New York with a change of plane in Europe. Connecting in Dublin with Aer Lingus has one clear advantage, because you complete US Pre-clearance there before crossing the Atlantic. KLM via Amsterdam and Air France via Paris offer other schedules. Cheap flights from Birmingham to New York start from £283.

Layovers vary by carrier, so compare total travel times alongside fares.

Departing from Birmingham: airports and terminals

Passengers departing on flights from Birmingham to New York will use Birmingham Airport (BHX), the single international airport serving the region. Reaching the terminal is straightforward thanks to the free Air-Rail Link, which runs from Birmingham International station. As a single-terminal facility, the airport houses all check-in desks and departure gates in one building, simplifying navigation before your flight.

Arriving in New York City: from the airport to the city

New York City has three major airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which receives no flights from Europe.

JFK is in Queens. From here, the AirTrain connects directly to the New York City Subway network for the cheapest route into Manhattan. Official yellow taxis wait outside each terminal, alongside designated pick-up zones for apps like Uber and Lyft.

From EWR in New Jersey, the AirTrain links to NJ Transit and Amtrak rail lines straight into New York Penn Station in midtown Manhattan. Taxis and private hire vehicles service the airport from ranks outside arrivals.

LaGuardia Airport handles mostly domestic connections. You can head into the city using the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus to reach the subway, or take a taxi from the terminal ranks.

Entry requirements for the United States

Before booking, it pays to know what the border officers will ask for on arrival. Your passport must be valid for the whole stay. UK passport holders need the ESTA authorisation, applied for on the official site a few days before travelling.

The consulate or the FCDO travel advice pages carry the current version.

Things to do in New York City

New York City offers an endless array of sights and cultural events. Visitors from the UK often time their trips to experience major annual highlights such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in November or the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in March.

When exploring the city's diverse neighbourhoods, you can walk the elevated paths of the High Line, catch an acclaimed Broadway show, or enjoy dining in the West Village. Classic highlights include strolling through Central Park, walking across the historic Brooklyn Bridge for panoramic skyline views, or heading to Coney Island to ride the vintage Cyclone roller coaster.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Birmingham to New York City

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Birmingham to New York City?

When you fly from Birmingham to New York City the average price is £742. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Birmingham to New York City at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Birmingham to New York City is 283 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Birmingham to New York City?

The most popular months to book a flight from Birmingham to New York City are November, October and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Birmingham to New York City?

The best time of the year to go to New York City when flying from Birmingham depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to New York City from Birmingham in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Birmingham - New York City.

How long does the flight take to go from Birmingham to New York City?

The total flight time between Birmingham and New York City is of around 13 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,365.96 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Birmingham and New York City?

The main airport route flying between Birmingham and New York City is: Birmingham Airport (BHX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport(JFK). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Birmingham to New York City?

Aer Lingus

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Virgin Atlantic

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