Flying from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in New York. Check out your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) when planning your flight from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
7 hours 55 minutes is the average journey time for a direct New York to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.
Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of New York.
The busiest route is from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), with 29 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from JFK to MXP is the 4:15pm Delta Air Lines option. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 10:20pm with Emirates.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from New York to MXP.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) take off from this terminal.
You'll have your choice of carriers that operate direct flights from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport departing from JFK. Book your journey with one of these:
The preferred airline for passengers flying between JFK and MXP is Delta.
Among carriers operating on this route, Emirates leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to MXP. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about kicking off your trip from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) plane ticket with departures from here.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to MXP can be booked with United Airlines.
On the EWR to MXP route, United is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Go with United. 88.33% of its flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Milan Malpensa Airport touch down on schedule.
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport, browse these options when taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You can reach EWR from central New York in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to MXP flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Searching for a plane ticket from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When flying from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here's where you can detour to on your way to MXP:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your New York to Milan Malpensa Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milan Malpensa Airport, central Milan is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport is $254. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $716. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap flights from New York to MXP by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
December is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a New York to Milan Malpensa Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is when most people book flights from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Plan your visit to Milan in December for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Book your New York to MXP plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Milan when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Leonardo's Last Supper Museum followed by Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres southwest of Milan, a visit to Turin will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Genoa is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 137 kilometres south of Milan. No trip is complete without dropping by Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova.