Star Alliance member TAP will currently fly you from Spain to New York starting at €206. Luggage, however, is not included (unless you’re a Star Alliance Gold member) and would increase the price by roughly €130. The cheapest prices can be found for departures from Barcelona, though it is also possible to depart from Madrid for a surcharge of roughly €60.
Feel free to use our search form below to select your preferred city of departure and dates. You will then be redirected to our Travel-Dealz flight search, where we’ll find you the cheapest online travel agency. You can also pay roughly €40 more by booking on TAP’s website. Should you wish to fly with luggage, that may be the better choice.
You would always first fly to Lisbon before crossing the Atlantic on board an Airbus A321neo. TAP’s economy class offers on-demand entertainment, as well as power sockets and a USB port. Not only that but you’ll be served food and drinks on your trip. Overall, it’s the average economy class experience. You can fly to both Newark and New York JFK.
Search & Book
The fare rules state that this deal will expire on October 1, 2022. There’s also a minimum stay requirement of 5 days (or a Sunday). The flights have to take place before June 29, 2023. Google Flights displays all available dates, as does our calendar above. Our Travel-Dealz flight search will find you the cheapest price. Booking on TAP’s website is also possible, but costs roughly €40 more.
If you want, TAP allows you to add a stopover in Lisbon of up to 5 days.
Mileage
The tickets should be issued in booking class O. Flying from Madrid to New York JFK (and back) should get you:
- 1,930 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 736 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 736 Award Miles on Emirates Skywards
- 736 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 736 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 592 Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
- 368 Miles on Azul TodoAzul
Destination
Hotel prices in Manhattan usually start at roughly €180, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for New York
It is THE dream destination in the USA. The 5 districts of New York City offer more than any other metropolis in the world. And due to the high number of flights to New York, it is usually the cheapest way to get to the USA.
The Best Time to Travel
The best travel time with moderate temperatures is from April to June and from September to November. Summers can bring heat waves with high humidity. Winters are often snowy and very cold.
From the airport to the city
New York City is served by three commercial airports: John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport in Queens (probably the most famous), Newark Intl. Airport in Newark, New Jersey (which is not located in NYC, but serves the metropolitan area just like the others) and LaGuardia Airport also in Queens (which is closest to the city).
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport
Public transport: From Manhattan by subway or LIRR to Jamaica (price varies from $2.75 – $10.00), continue with AirTrain to JFK ($8). Travel time 45 – 60 minutes.
Taxi: To Manhattan $62.50 (+ $5.50 toll), 45 – 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Newark Intl. Airport
Public transport: Almost $20 with a combination of AirTrain Newark and NJ Transit to Penn Station. Almost 45 minutes drive.
Taxi: To Manhattan $50 – $70 (+ $8 toll), journey time 35 – 60 minutes depending on traffic.
LaGuardia Airport
Public transport: LaGuardia is only served by buses, these are slow and don’t have much space to store luggage, but with $2,75 they are very cheap.
Taxi: To Manhattan $20 – $30, journey time 15 – 30 minutes depending on traffic.
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Information & Tips for USA
The USA offers many sights, natural wonders and cultural significance. Thanks to numerous airlines offering flights across the Atlantic, it is always pretty inexpensive to get there. Alternatively, you can also cross the Atlantic by boat.
Immigration, ESTA & Visa Requirements
The USA has one of the strictest entry regulations in the world. Most EU citizens, among others, are lucky to be able to participate in the so-called Visa Waiver Program. If you get an electronic entry permit (ESTA) for approximately €20, you don’t need a visa for entry.
The Best Time to Visit
Due to its sheer size, the perfect time to visit the USA varies greatly from region to region. In winter, Florida is very popular due to the mild temperatures. In the summer the West and East Coasts are flooded by tourists which drives up the prices for hotels and flights and during the Indian Summer in late autumn New England is a very popular destination. The hurricane season between July and September can be dangerous in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida and the southern states are regularly struck by these tropical storms. Blizzards occur from the East Coast to the Midwest during the winter months and regularly put air traffic and public life on hold.
Currency
The US dollar is widely used throughout the world and accepted as a currency in most tourist hotspots worldwide. That being said, carrying cash isn’t necessary in the US, all you need is a credit card! These are very common in the USA and are accepted pretty much everywhere without any issues. If you already have a credit card in your wallet, you should make sure that it does not charge a foreign currency fee if possible. Carrying a few dollars in cash doesn’t hurt though. You might need cash e.g. for the bus ticket if you want to buy it directly from the driver. Most of the time you even have to give exact change.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Knowroaming and Ubigi. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
The Best eSIM Plans for the USA 🇺🇸 Compared
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