New York essentials
- Country
- United States
- Airports
- JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR)
- Cheapest time to fly
- January and February are usually cheapest; December is the priciest month.
- From the airport
- Compare all three airports, since Newark is often cheapest. The AirTrain plus subway or NJ Transit costs far less than a taxi.
- Time difference
- Same time as Toronto
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to New York from Canada
Nonstop flights
- From Toronto: Air Canada and Porter to LaGuardia, Air Canada and United to Newark, and Delta to JFK
- From Montreal: Air Canada and American Airlines to LaGuardia, and Porter and United to Newark
- From Ottawa: Porter and United, to Newark
- From Halifax: Air Canada to Newark, plus seasonal American Airlines and Delta flights to LaGuardia
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New York: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to New York from Canada?
January and February are usually cheapest; December is the priciest month.
Which airport do you fly into for New York?
JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR). Compare all three airports, since Newark is often cheapest. The AirTrain plus subway or NJ Transit costs far less than a taxi.
Do Canadians need a visa for the United States?
Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly.
Which Canadian cities fly to New York?
Viorvo tracks fares to New York from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax. Each route page shows the lowest recent fares and the cheapest month.