Flights from Manchester to New York

Our cheapest offers for flights from Manchester to New York

Here you can compare cheap flights from Manchester (MAN) to New York (JFK) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to New York. Prices and availability may change at any time.

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Manchester to New York

Favourite airline: Icelandair
36 % of flights on the route Manchester – New York are booked with Icelandair.
Icelandair
36 %
Aer Lingus
26 %
Virgin Atlantic
13 %
Tip: book 6 weeks before departure
The best time to buy tickets is 6 weeks before the flight. Pay only £412.00.
45 days before departure
Direct flights are more expensive
Compared to flights with a stopover, direct flights are £120.00 more expensive on this route.
non stop flight
1 stop
2 stops
07h 45min
11h 05min
19h 55min
£543
£423
£1,170
Favourite connection: via Reykjavik-Keflavik
49 % of tickets booked on this route are for flights via Reykjavik-Keflavik.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Reykjavik-Keflavik International
11h 05min, from £423
49 %
Direct flights
07h 45min, from £543
26 %
1 stopover London Heathrow
10h 55min, from £463
10 %

Useful information about the flight from Manchester to New York

Flights from Manchester to JFK

New York is a very exciting city that fascinates and offers a plethora of sights and things to do. From world famous landmarks, to a vibrant nightlife and eclectic cultural offer, one of the most popular American cities entices numerous visitors at any time of the year.

When to go and what to do

New York can be visited in all seasons, but summers tend to be hot and winters can be very cold. There are numerous events and festivals all year round, starting with New Year's Eve, which is quite simply unmissable. In February, the Chinese New Year is celebrated, while St. Patrick Day's, in March, is quite an important holiday. For fashion addicts, September and February is when the world famous Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is held.

Visas and other useful preparatory tips

Travelling to New York may not require a visa for British citizens, who may be able to stay for up to 90 days through the Visa Waiver Program. For British passport holders of other nationalities, a visa will be necessary as they do not qualify for the VWP. Regulations for alcohol and tobacco are very strict in the United States. Many free events and activities are organised by the city. In terms of budget, electronics and American designer clothing are less expensive than in London. However, groceries are about 30% higher and restaurant prices around 5% higher in New York. Also, the prices displayed usually don't include taxes, and tips should be around 20%. The time in New York is BST -5 or GMT -4.

Travel from the airport and around the city, accommodation ideas

From JFK Airport, travellers can take the AirTrain to Howard Beach station and change for a Midtown or Downtown Manhattan train, with a journey lasting 40 to 75 minutes, catch a bus to the metro station, or board a Long Island Railroad train. Express buses also go to Manhattan, Hudson Valley or Long Island, and taxis cost about $52.  In terms of accommodation, hostels cost around $34/person/night, while hotel rooms are about $40/person/night. Although New York legendary yellow cabs are used by locals, public transport is not only much cheaper but also usually faster.

Flight information: Manchester - New York

Outbound and return from £431.40
Flight duration min. 07:25 / max. 07:30
Return flight duration min. 06:25
Distance 5368 km
Flights per week 7
Departure airport Manchester (MAN)
Arrival airport New York John F Kennedy (JFK)
Destination country United States
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