Which is the best airport to fly to in New york if I'm staying in Manhatten?

Question

Hopefully staying somewhere near to Central Park - First time visitor

Answer 1

La Guardia is closer than JFK or Newark. I think you should check with your airline and see what is best for your time. If you are looking to save money by taking a taxi, JFK and Newark are around $20 extra to La Guradia Airport

Answer 2

It will depend on which airline you fly and where you're coming from.

Most flights into JFK are international flights.  Domestic flights use LaGuardia.  American doesn't have any non-stop flights into JFK.

LaGuardia to Sheraton Hotel (52 & 7) is about $26 + tip.

Answer 3

go with the best fare and arrangements to the big three.  all are near enogh to get you downtown in around an hour.

Answer 4

Fly into JFK or Newark because they have public transportation to and from the airport. If you go to LaGuardia, you will need a cab : (

Answer 5

JFK and Newark are almost the same distance from Manhatten.  For me Newark is a much more straight forward place to get around in.  JFK has 9 terminals.

Answer 6

LaGuardia - you would be closer to Manhattan, JFK you have to go thru Queens or BQE Brooklyn Queens Expressway to get to Manhattan.

Answer 7

Either LaGuardia or JFK.I flew into LaGuardia.

Answer 8

I think it depends who you are flying with and from?

If UK then most airlines fly into either JFK or Newark.  You don't always have a choice!

Answer 9

It really doesn't matter. The 3 major NYC airports (LGA, EWR, JFK) are all within a few miles of Manhattan. You should fly into the airport that offers the cheapest airfare.

Answer 10

I have flew to both JFK, and Newark - but never La Gaurdia.  They are both equally distanced from eachother, about 35 min drive.  But I did prefer JFK.  They have a standard cost from the airport to your hotel in a cab, say 50dollars from JFK, and 70Dollars from Newark.  On my last trip from my apartment to Newark the cab driver requested I tipped him.  I only had 90dollars left from my trip, the journey to the airport cost me 70dollars plus this dude asking for a tip.  He said most people give him 100dollars.  I couldn't believe the boldness, but I didn't have 100 dollars.  So I gave him 90, I was left with nothing.  Thank god I only had to catch a plane.  Just becareful you have enough.