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New York

New York is one of the world's most exciting cities, with iconic skyscrapers, Central Park, Broadway shows and world-class museums. It is only about 8 hours from London. Many trips continue on to Chicago, New Orleans, Los Angeles or San Francisco for a wider tour of the USA.

Region: Usa

Trip types on sale: City Break, Train Tour.

Places

Best time to go

April to June and September to December; December is magical for festive lights.

Who it suits

Couples, families, shoppers and culture lovers.

Getting there

Non-stop flights from London and several UK regional airports to New York JFK (JFK) and Newark (EWR) take about 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours.

Practical

  • Time: 5 hours behind the UK most of the year.
  • Currency: US dollar
  • Language: English.

Typical daytime highs

  • Spring (March to May). Typical daytime highs around 15 to 22°C in spring (March to May).
  • Summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 28 to 30°C in summer (June to August).
  • Autumn (September to November). Typical daytime highs around 17 to 24°C in autumn (September to November).
  • Winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 4 to 6°C in winter (December to February).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

Things to do

  • See the Statue of Liberty
  • Walk in Central Park
  • Go up the Empire State Building
  • See a Broadway show
  • Walk the High Line
  • Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Questions

How long is the flight to New York?

About 8 hours from London.

When is the best time to visit New York?

Spring, autumn and the run-up to Christmas.

How many days do I need in New York?

Four or five days covers the highlights.

UK passport holders should check the latest entry requirements on GOV.UK foreign travel advice before booking.