Direct Flights from New York (JFK, EWR, LGA): Complete Nonstop Route Map 2026
New York City is the best-connected city in the Western Hemisphere. Between JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia, you can fly nonstop to 485 destinations — more than any other US metro area.
But choosing the right airport matters. Each one serves a different mix of airlines and routes. Here's the complete breakdown for 2026.
The three airports at a glance
- JFK — 202 destinations (75 domestic, 127 international) — the long-haul powerhouse
- EWR — 191 destinations — United's hub, strong for business routes
- LGA — 92 destinations — almost entirely domestic, close to Manhattan
- Combined — 485 nonstop destinations
JFK: The international gateway
JFK handles the lion's share of New York's international traffic. With 127 international destinations, it's the busiest transatlantic airport in the Americas.
Transatlantic highlights
- London — LHR (British Airways, American, Delta, Virgin, JetBlue) with 10+ daily flights combined
- Paris CDG — Air France, Delta, JetBlue, French Bee
- Dublin — Aer Lingus, Delta, JetBlue
- Tel Aviv — El Al, Delta — one of the busiest US-Israel routes
- Athens — Delta's flagship Greece route
- Istanbul — Turkish Airlines, connecting to 315 destinations worldwide
Asia & Pacific
- Tokyo — NRT and HND (JAL, ANA, Delta)
- Seoul — ICN (Korean Air, Asiana, Delta)
- Singapore — SIN (Singapore Airlines) — one of the world's longest flights at 15,349 km
- Hong Kong — HKG (Cathay Pacific)
- Delhi — DEL (Air India) — growing India market
- Mumbai — BOM (Air India)
Latin America & Caribbean
- Sao Paulo — GRU (LATAM, Delta)
- Buenos Aires — EZE (Aerolineas Argentinas)
- Bogota — BOG (Avianca, JetBlue)
- Cancun — CUN (multiple carriers)
- San Juan — SJU (JetBlue, Delta, Spirit, United)
EWR: United's fortress hub
Newark is United Airlines' primary East Coast hub and handles a massive domestic and international network.
Key strengths
- Domestic coverage: United flies nonstop to virtually every US market from EWR
- European network: Extensive through United and Star Alliance partners
- India routes: United's Newark-Delhi and Newark-Mumbai are marquee long-haul routes
- South America: Strong connectivity via United and partner airlines
EWR often has lower fares than JFK on competitive routes, especially to Europe.
LGA: The domestic specialist
LaGuardia serves 92 destinations, almost all within the US and Canada. It's the closest airport to Manhattan and has been fully modernized with a new terminal.
Best for
- Shuttle routes: Boston, Washington DCA, Chicago ORD — with flights every 30-60 minutes
- Delta domestic: LGA is Delta's New York domestic hub
- American domestic: Heavy American Airlines presence too
- Avoiding JFK/EWR crowds: For domestic trips, LGA is often the fastest door-to-gate experience
Which airport should you choose?
- Flying to Europe, Asia, or South America? — JFK (widest selection) or EWR (United routes)
- Domestic trip? — LGA (closest to Manhattan) or EWR (cheapest fares)
- Caribbean vacation? — JFK (JetBlue's hub) has the most options
- Flying United? — EWR is their hub — best schedules and lounges
- Flying Delta? — JFK for international, LGA for domestic
New routes in 2026
New York continues adding destinations. Notable new or resumed routes this year include expanded service to secondary European cities, new connections to Africa, and increased frequency to Asia as demand recovers.
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