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New York has nonstop service to every city in this guide, with Aer Lingus alone running about 26 flights a week to Dublin and British Airways about 67 a week to London, according to KAYAK. The catch is that the price gap between cities and months is huge. The same Amsterdam trip that costs a typical $552 in January runs $1,223 in June.
This guide compares ten European cities from New York side by side, adds the cheapest one-way fares travelers found on Aviasales this month, and shows whether JFK or Newark tends to win. If you are flying from elsewhere in the US, our guide to cheap flights to Europe from the US covers the airlines and tricks that work nationwide.
Fare data
What Flights From New York to Europe Cost
KAYAK publishes a typical round-trip price for each month on its route pages, based on searches over the past 12 months. These are typical prices, not guaranteed fares. We pulled the cheapest and the most expensive month for ten popular cities on November 11, 2026.
| From New York toTo | Cheapest monthLow | Priciest monthPeak | Book aheadBook | Cheapest dayDay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Jan $425 | Dec $869 | 26 wk | Tue |
| Reykjavík | Jan $474 | Dec $692 | 12 wk | Tue |
| Barcelona. | Feb $488 | Jun $947 | 12 wk | Mon |
| Madrid | Jan $493 | Jun $869 | 24 wk | Tue |
| Paris | Jan $522 | Jun $902 | 19 wk | Sun |
| London | Feb $524 | Jun $914 | 25 wk | Mon |
| Rome | Feb $539 | Dec $1,007 | 26 wk | Mon |
| Lisbon | Jan $543 | Jun $983 | 14 wk | Mon |
| Amsterdam. | Jan $552 | Jun $1,223 | 14 wk | Sun |
| Athens | Jan $599 | Jun $1,083 | 26 wk | Mon |
Source: KAYAK flight route pages from New York (all area airports), checked November 11, 2026. Typical round-trip prices from searches over the past 12 months. “Book ahead” is KAYAK’s best booking point in weeks (wk) before departure. “Cheapest day” is the departure day with the lowest average round trip.
Three patterns stand out. First, winter wins everywhere: January is the cheapest month on seven routes and February on the other three. Second, the peak is not always summer. Dublin, Reykjavik and Rome are most expensive in December, so a holiday trip to those cities costs more than a June one. Third, the spread between cities is smaller than the spread between months. The ten cities sit within $174 of each other in their cheapest month, but Amsterdam alone swings by $671 across the year.
This month
The Cheapest One-Way Fares Found This Month
KAYAK’s monthly figures show the typical price. To see how low fares can go, we also check the Travelpayouts data feed, which records the cheapest one-way fare that Aviasales users found for each departure month. These are real fares that showed up in searches, not guaranteed prices, and they can disappear within hours.
| To | One way | Departure month | Airline and routing | Fare found |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | $232 | February 2027 | Icelandair, Newark to Paris CDG, 1 stop in Reykjavik | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Rome | $237 | December 2026 | Icelandair, JFK to Rome Fiumicino, 1 stop in Reykjavik | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Paris | $240 | January 2027 | French bee, Newark to Paris Orly, nonstop | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Madrid | $244 | December 2026 | Air Europa, JFK to Madrid, nonstop | Nov 5, 2026 |
| London | $246 | February 2027 | Icelandair, Newark to London Heathrow, 1 stop in Reykjavik | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Lisbon | $282 | December 2026 | United, Newark to Lisbon, nonstop | Nov 9, 2026 |
Source: Travelpayouts price data (Aviasales, one way, USD), checked November 9, 2026. Each row is the cheapest fare found for that city and departure month in our weekly check; Paris appears twice to show the cheapest nonstop.
Icelandair shows up again and again, because its one-stop routing through Reykjavik undercuts many nonstops. If you would rather fly direct, French bee to Paris Orly, Air Europa to Madrid and United to Lisbon all had nonstop one-way fares under $285 in the same check.
Extra costs
Costs the Fare Search Does Not Show
A cheap ticket is only part of the bill. These three costs are easy to forget when you fly to Europe from New York.
Bags are the other big variable. Basic economy fares across the Atlantic can exclude a checked bag, and some exclude a seat choice too. Our comparison of basic economy vs. main cabin and our airline baggage fees comparison show what each fare type includes. London adds a separate cost: US citizens usually need a UK ETA, which our London fare guide explains.
How-to
How to Find a Cheap Flight to Europe From New York
- Start with a flexible city. If you only want “Europe in winter,” price Dublin, Reykjavik, Barcelona and Madrid first. All four drop below $500 typical round trip in their cheapest month.
- Search January and February as a block. Every one of the ten routes bottoms out in one of those two months. Late January works well if you also want to avoid the December peak on Dublin, Reykjavik and Rome.
- Book on the right clock. KAYAK’s best booking point is 24 to 26 weeks ahead for Dublin, Madrid, London, Rome and Athens, but only 12 to 14 weeks for Reykjavik, Barcelona, Lisbon and Amsterdam. Paris sits in between at 19 weeks.
- Move your departure day. Monday or Tuesday is the cheapest day on eight of the ten routes. Paris and Amsterdam are the exceptions, where Sunday is cheapest. For more timing tactics, read our guide to the cheapest day to buy airline tickets.
- Compare one-stop with nonstop. The cheapest one-way fares in this month’s data often had a stop in Reykjavik. Price both, then decide whether the saving is worth a longer day.
A wide-body jet on the apron at JFK in Queens. JFK and Newark handle New York’s long-haul flights to Europe.
Airports
JFK or Newark: Which Airport Is Cheaper for Europe?
KAYAK’s route pages count all New York airports together, so they don’t answer this directly. The one-way data does give a hint. In our November 9 check, we looked at the cheapest one-way fare to London, Madrid, Rome, Paris and Lisbon for December, January and February departures. Fares turned up for 13 of those 15 city-month pairs, and of those 13, 9 left from Newark and 4 from JFK. None started at LaGuardia. That is a small sample, not a rule, so always search “NYC” to include both airports.
- Lowest month
- $425 (Jan)
- Nonstop
- ~6h 31m
- Book ahead
- ~26 weeks
- Lowest month
- $474 (Jan)
- Nonstop
- ~5h 43m
- Book ahead
- ~12 weeks
- Lowest month
- $493 (Jan)
- Nonstop
- ~7h 15m
- Book ahead
- ~24 weeks
Source: KAYAK route pages, checked November 11, 2026. The bar shows nonstop flight time. The buttons open our flight search (powered by Aviasales) for a round trip from Tuesday, January 19, to Tuesday, January 26, 2027. Fares there are live and will not match KAYAK’s figures exactly.
Flight time matters too. Reykjavik is the shortest hop at under six hours, and Dublin and Lisbon take about six and a half to seven. Athens is the longest of the ten at about 9 hours 23 minutes nonstop, and it is also the priciest of the ten in its cheapest month ($599).
Video
What a Budget Flight From JFK to Europe Looks Like
This trip report from the FF Aviation channel follows Icelandair flight FI 618 from New York JFK to Reykjavik on a Boeing 737 MAX 8. It shows check-in and the gate area at JFK’s Terminal 7, the economy seat and screen, a night takeoff, the onboard snack and drink service, and the landing at Keflavik.
Video: FF Aviation, “Icelandair 737 MAX 8 Economy Class | New York (JFK) to Reykjavik (KEF) Trip Report,” via YouTube (August 2026). Not affiliated with Greenspicks.
Seasons
Is the Cheapest Month a Good Time to Go?
It depends on the trip you want. January and February bring the lowest fares, short days and cold or wet weather in most of these cities. That suits city breaks built around museums, food and indoor sights, and it is when Dublin, Madrid and Paris are at their cheapest from New York.
If you need summer for school holidays, the gap is smallest to Reykjavik, where June is not even the peak month. For daily costs once you land, our guide to the true cost of traveling across Europe breaks down hotels, food and transport.
The Ha’penny Bridge over the River Liffey in Dublin, the cheapest of the ten cities from New York in January.
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Money-Saving Tips for Flights From NYC to Europe
- Search “NYC,” not one airport. Most of the cheapest one-way fares in our check left from Newark, but JFK won to Rome and Madrid.
- Use the cheapest gateway, then connect. Dublin, Reykjavik and Madrid are the cheapest entry points. A short intra-Europe flight from there can beat a direct fare to a pricier city.
- Book the train, not a cab. AirTrain JFK costs $8.75 and NJ Transit to Newark $17.25 one way, far less than a taxi or ride-share.
- Price Lisbon and Rome carefully. Our guides to the real cost of a Lisbon trip and Rome travel costs help you budget beyond the flight.
- Lock the hotel on its own schedule. Flights and hotels bottom out at different times; see the best time to book hotels.
- Travel off-season on purpose. Our off-season travel cost guide shows where winter trips save the most.
FAQ
FAQ: Cheap Flights to Europe From NYC
What is the cheapest European city to fly to from New York?
Dublin, among the ten cities we checked. KAYAK’s typical round trip from New York is $425 in January, followed by Reykjavik ($474), Barcelona ($488) and Madrid ($493), checked November 11, 2026.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Europe?
January on seven of the ten routes (Dublin, Reykjavik, Madrid, Paris, Lisbon, Amsterdam and Athens) and February on the other three (Barcelona, London and Rome).
How far in advance should I book a flight to Europe from New York?
About 12 to 26 weeks ahead. KAYAK’s best booking point is 26 weeks for Dublin, Rome and Athens, 24 to 25 for Madrid and London, 19 for Paris, and 12 to 14 for Reykjavik, Barcelona, Lisbon and Amsterdam.
Is JFK or Newark cheaper for flights to Europe?
Neither wins every time. In our November 9, 2026 check of the cheapest one-way fares to five cities, 9 of 13 left from Newark and 4 from JFK. Search all New York airports at once to see both.
How low can a one-way flight from New York to Europe go?
In this month’s data, the lowest was $232 one way to Paris on Icelandair from Newark with a stop in Reykjavik, for February 2027. The cheapest nonstop was $240 to Paris Orly on French bee. Fares like these sell out fast.
Do I need ETIAS to visit Europe now?
Not yet. The EU’s official ETIAS site says the system is not in operation and no applications are collected. Check the official site before you book, since the EU will announce the start date months in advance.
Typical fares, booking windows, cheapest days and flight times in this guide were checked on November 11, 2026, from KAYAK’s route pages. One-way fares come from the Travelpayouts price data for Aviasales, checked November 9, 2026, with the date each fare was found. Airport train fares come from JFK Airport and NJ Transit, and ETIAS details from the EU’s official site, all on November 11, 2026. Fares change daily, so treat them as a guide and check live prices before you book. How we check prices.
