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New York is served by three airports. JFK and Newark both handle long-haul international traffic; LaGuardia mostly handles domestic. If you're choosing between JFK and Newark for a connection or a trip into Manhattan, the decision usually comes down to which alliance you're flying and which side of the river your hotel is on.
JFK is a major New York base for American, Delta, and JetBlue, with international carriers spread across Terminals 1, 4, 7, and 8. Newark is United's New York-area hub; United operates from Terminals A and C, while Terminal B serves many other international airlines. Always confirm the terminal with the airline because assignments can change.
JFK connects by AirTrain to LIRR at Jamaica; the airport publishes a 20-minute LIRR ride from Penn Station or Grand Central plus roughly 10-15 minutes on AirTrain. The combined published fare is $14.00 off-peak or $16.00 peak. Newark publishes about 30 minutes and $17.25 to Midtown by NJ Transit, including AirTrain. Transfers, waits, construction, and service disruptions add time.
JFK currently lists Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8. New Terminal 6 is being built beside Terminal 7, with phased opening work in 2026 and later construction replacing Terminal 7. Newark has Terminals A, B, and C; the airport describes A as its modern terminal, B as a multi-airline terminal, and C as United-operated.
Choose the airport that preserves the best nonstop or connection first. JFK usually fits American, Delta, JetBlue, Queens, and Brooklyn better; Newark usually fits United and New Jersey better. Both have rail access to Midtown, but construction and service alerts should be checked on the travel date.