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From Europe There are direct flights to New York from most European cities including Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Geneva, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Nice, Paris, Prague, Vienna and Zurich. British Airways, United Airlines and most major US airlines frequently offer fare deals, with return tickets from London sold for as little as £200 or less in the off-season. Higher fares from £300-£480 resurface in the summer months (June to August) and during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays. Fares usually cost slightly more from continental Europe, depending on the time of year, but special prices of £230 and up are not uncommon. The frequency of trans-Atlantic flights means last-minute discounts often get posted on airline or travel websites. Recently, some airlines have started to include a couple of nights’ accommodation as part of the fare deals.

From North America Most US and Canadian airlines including American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines and Air Canada fly direct to New York from all major cities, many arriving in La Guardia Airport. Prices vary depending on the season and on how far in advance tickets are purchased. There are special deals to New York from many US cities for under $99 each way, while return tickets from Montreal and Toronto often cost around C$250 or US$160.

From Australia and New Zealand Qantas flies via Los Angeles from Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne and Sydney for around A$3000. United also flies these routes, often at lower fares of A$2400. To take advantage of the cheapest fares, tickets should be bought at least 21 days in advance.

Flights from abroad arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport in Queens, or at Newark International Airport in New Jersey. La Guardia Airport in Queens is only used for domestic flights. There are a variety of options for getting into the city: buses, shuttle vans, subway or taxis. Unless you’re travelling alone, it often makes sense to take a cab. Otherwise, locals say the best value from JFK and Newark are the private buses, which go directly to Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station. Check the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Air Ride Line (T1-800 247 7433, http://www.panynj.gov) for information on transportation to and from the airports.

JF Kennedy International Airport (T1-718 244 4444, http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jfkframe.HTM) is 15 miles from Manhattan. Each terminal has money-changing facilities, ATMs, tourist information desks and some have newsagents and souvenir shops. Transportation to the city is available from all terminals, just outside the baggage reclaim area. Taxis are the easiest way into the city but charge a flat rate of $35 plus toll and tip, bringing the total up to $44 or so. A cheaper option are the buses or shuttles, which circle around the terminals.

New York Airport Service Express (T1-718 875 8200, http://www.nyairportservice.com) runs every 15 to 30 minutes from 0600 to 2300. The journey into the city takes 50 minutes and costs $13 one-way or $23 return. Buy a ticket from the agent standing outside baggage claim or you can book online for a slight discount. The buses drop passengers off at Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal and the Port Authority bus station.

To be dropped off right at your hotel’s door, consider using one of the two shuttle services. Gray Line (T1-800 451 0455, http://www.graylinenewyork.com) charges $14 for a journey into town, $19 out to the airport or $28 return. SuperShuttle (T1-800 BLUE VAN) serves all of Manhattan 24 hours a day and charges $15 to hotels and $19 to residences. Look for the bright blue vans with yellow lettering that swing by each terminal every 15 to 20 minutes; tickets can be purchased inside by baggage claim. For those on a very strict budget, there is also a free shuttle bus that will drop you off at the Howard Beach A subway stop: from here it’s about an hour’s journey into Manhattan ($2).

Newark International Airport (T1-973 961 6000, http://www.newarkairport.com) is 16 miles from Manhattan across the Hudson River. It has a new international arrivals terminal and often less traffic hiccups than JFK. The Newark Airport Train run by NJ Transit is the best way to get into Manhattan from the airport. A free monorail will take you to the airport station and, once on board, it’s a 20-minute journey to Penn Station ($11.55). Otherwise, the best alternative is the Olympia Airport Express (T1-212 964 6233), which runs buses every 15 to 20 minutes to Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station and Port Authority. Tickets ($12 one-way and $19 return) can be purchased just near baggage claim or outside by the bus.

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