Travelling from New York to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
When searching for your flight from New York to Cardiff Airport (CWL), there's a nice selection of airports you can jet off from. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are among New York's main options.
Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 4 hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to CWL, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during busy periods like August, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from New York to CWL leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
From the centre of New York, EWR is around 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Booked an early flight from New York to Cardiff Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Split up your flight from New York to Cardiff Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between John F. Kennedy International Airport and CWL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in around 1 hour and 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 48 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from New York to CWL? Relax in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Cardiff Airport (CWL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Cardiff Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CWL:
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Cardiff. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 6 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
For a one-way ticket from New York to Cardiff Airport, R 5,029 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from R 9,220. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from New York to CWL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from New York to Cardiff Airport across the entire month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can easily find a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from New York to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is the most popular month to board a flight from New York to Cardiff Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Cardiff, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Schedule your flight from New York to CWL for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cardiff to range from 11ºC to 22ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from New York to Cardiff Airport in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Cardiff
After booking your flight from New York to Cardiff Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cardiff:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay are highlights which should be on any good Cardiff itinerary.
Complete your Cardiff trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from New York to Cardiff Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Cardiff and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.
