Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-5. The city is five hours behind Bristol, where Bristol Airport is located.
To avoid missing your BRS to New York flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from BRS to New York. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Bristol, BRS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to BRS? If you're catching an early flight from Bristol Airport to New York, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
80% of flights leaving Bristol Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from BRS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to New York
$561 is currently the best price for a one-way Bristol Airport to New York flight. A return plane ticket starts from $1,098. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from BRS to New York, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The distance from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bristol Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near JFK:
Booking your vehicle from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks before your flight from BRS to New York can help you lock in the lowest rate.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is about 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. Following your flight from Bristol Airport to New York, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour or so.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near EWR. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your BRS to New York flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from EWR three weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Newark Liberty International Airport can be found at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Bristol Airport to New York has landed. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 30 minutes to get to by car.
If you travel by public transport, the journey time is about 55 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to LGA and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you're coming in on a late BRS to New York flight or just want an easier arrival, these accommodation options bring comfort closer to you:
Plan ahead and enjoy the payoff. Book your vehicle from LGA two weeks before your flight from Bristol Airport to New York for the most affordable rates.
New York LaGuardia Airport's address is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to New York. July is the most popular month for a trip to New York. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
Before locking in your Bristol Airport to New York plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from BRS to New York around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about New York
After booking your flight from Bristol Airport to New York, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just two of the leading attractions to add to your New York itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
You've done New York, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 129 kilometres southwest to Philadelphia to check off its top sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Boston, roughly 306 kilometres northeast of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are among its highlights.