The Big Apple and Gotham are not the only nicknames New York is known by. It’s also the City That Never Sleeps, the Melting Pot and even the Center of the Universe. No one who has visited New York will ever wonder if it deserves all that affection. New York is old and modern, huge and cozy, and always fascinating. Anyone who visits New York will find something to marvel at, whether they come from a small town or another megalopolis.

Do you want to know how to travel to New York on points and miles? Read on.

Getting to New York City

Nearest airports

New York City is served by three major airports. Since most New York visitors stay in the borough of Manhattan, we’ll share the distances from the airports to Times Square.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 17 miles away.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 10 miles away.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 18 miles away.

While LaGuardia is the closest airport to Manhattan, you still have to make your way through New York traffic. In this case, the closest doesn’t necessarily mean the fastest.

Though the subway isn't a direct option for traveling into the city, if you land at JFK or LGA, you can then transfer to public transportation. (EWR is located in Newark, New Jersey, and isn't serviced by the subway system.) From JFK, take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station. From LGA, you’ll need to take one of the city buses depending on your arrival terminal and the part of the city you’re heading to.

Major airlines flying to New York

All major U.S. airlines fly to New York, and there are many other domestic airlines flying to one or more New York airports. Here are the airlines with hubs in New York.

American Airlines: JFK and LGA.

Delta Air Lines: JFK and LGA.

JetBlue: JFK.

United Airlines: EWR.

Of course, these four airlines aren’t the only ones flying into New York-area airports.

Best points and miles for cheap flights to New York City

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