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Cheap Flight Deals to New York in December 2026

 
Here are some of the best recent return fares to New York in December on KAYAK. These fares were found in the last 72 hours: prices and availability may change and deals can expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to New York

Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:40 - 20:05
LGW
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JFK
14h 25m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
22:00 - 20:35
JFK
-
LGW
17h 35m
2 stops
£464TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, 14 Dec - Thu, 14 Jan
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
06:00 - 20:05
LHR
-
JFK
19h 05m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
22:00 - 18:55
JFK
-
LHR
15h 55m
1 stop
£465TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
British Airways Logo
15:35 - 18:45
LHR
-
JFK
8h 10mdirect
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 08:40
JFK
-
LHR
7h 00mdirect
£470British Airways
Fri, 25 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec
United Airlines Logo
12:05 - 23:27
LHR
-
LGA
16h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:55 - 06:30
LGA
-
LHR
29h 35m
1 stop
£471United Airlines
Tue, 29 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
Icelandair Logo
20:35 - 18:00
LHR
-
JFK
26h 25m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
19:25 - 10:50
JFK
-
LHR
10h 25m
1 stop
£473Icelandair
Thu, 17 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
Icelandair Logo
12:15 - 18:25
LHR
-
EWR
11h 10m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
19:35 - 19:30
EWR
-
LHR
18h 55m
1 stop
£520Icelandair
Wed, 9 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 23:27
LHR
-
LGA
19h 27m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:48 - 10:50
LGA
-
LHR
10h 02m
1 stop
£521United Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
09:40 - 16:26
LHR
-
LGA
11h 46m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:00 - 06:50
LGA
-
LHR
9h 50m
1 stop
£537Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:05 - 11:24
LCY
-
JFK
20h 19m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:20 - 16:35
JFK
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LCY
14h 15m
1 stop
£538Virgin Atlantic
Fri, 4 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
British Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:05
LHR
-
LGA
10h 55m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
16:00 - 09:15
LGA
-
LHR
12h 15m
1 stop
£546British Airways

KAYAK’s insights & trends for flights to New York in December 2026

What is the cheapest flight to New York in December?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in December.

The lowest price for a flight to New York in December was £22 for a one-way ticket from Atlanta and £58 for a return.

How much is a flight to New York in December?

The average and cheapest price for return flights to New York from origins found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to New York costs £823. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last year cost £58 and departed from Atlanta. The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to New York which costs £546 on average, and London to New York, which costs £552 on average.

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What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to New York in December?

The average price of all round-trip flights to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day of December.

When flying to New York in December, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Friday if you are looking for the best rates.

Is December the cheapest month to fly to New York?

Data based on average cost of flights to New York per month

No, the cheapest month for flights to New York is September. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, with average return prices of £609 and £576, respectively.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to New York in December?

The average price of all round-trip flights to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying to New York in December, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover to New York in December?

The average return flight price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in December.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you'll save money on this route. With 1 stop, the cheapest option is £555 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for return flights to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

Depending on where you start your journey, to get a below-average price on a flight to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

What was the most popular route search to New York in December?

The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York, and the best return deal found in December was £338.

Good to know - flights to New York in December

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight in December£347
Average return flight price in December£630
Good deal return£592
Good deal one-way£530
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Stansted Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport
(avg. price in December)
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FAQs for booking flights to New York in December

  • Are flights to New York cheaper in December?

    No, in December, flights to New York are not usually cheaper, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

  • Is December a good time to fly to New York?

    December is a busy time to fly to New York, so expect higher prices and more fully booked flights.

  • What is the most popular month to travel to New York?

    December is one of the most popular months to travel to New York, with a higher volume of travellers. Book flights and accommodation well in advance to secure availability. Check our insights to know how far ahead to book.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York in December

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and December travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest December flight deals to New York.
  • Set a Price Alert for your December dates to get notified when fares to New York drop so you can book when the price is right.
  • Be flexible within December: midweek departures and returns often offer better value for money than weekends.
  • If your schedule allows, try early or late-December weeks to avoid peak demand spikes.
  • Look at first flights of the day or late-night returns in December to find lower-demand options.
  • Use the calendar/date grid to scan the whole month and pinpoint the lowest-fare days at a glance.
  • Keep total trip cost in mind and compare fares plus bags and seat selection across carriers.
  • Plan your airport transfer: factor travel time and cost from New York All airports (NYC) to where you live when comparing arrival times.

Flights with popular airlines flying to New York

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly to New York according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
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