Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to New York: what you need to know
Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff. Operating on the UTC-4 timezone, New York is 4 hours behind Cardiff.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from CWL to New York. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from CWL to New York, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
You'll need an ETA for United States if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Cardiff Airport to New York, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
The journey from central Cardiff to CWL takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel near CWL? If you're catching an early flight from Cardiff Airport to New York, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to New York
C$418 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cardiff Airport to New York. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$858. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from CWL to New York, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Cardiff Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near EWR:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 48 kilometres from central New York. Once you've disembarked your flight from Cardiff Airport to New York, it'll take you around 48 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to JFK. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from CWL to New York:
Best time to go to New York
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Cardiff Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit New York, consider the pace you like to travel at.
When booking your flight from Cardiff Airport to New York, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from CWL to New York in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
After locking in your flight from Cardiff Airport to New York, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are highlights which should be on every New York itinerary.
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