Star Alliance member TAP currently sells oneway tickets from London to New York at a very attractive price. For only €169 (~£145), the airline takes you across the Atlantic, as long as you spent between one and five days in Porto between flights. The cheapest fare including checked bags is available at €242 (~£207) on TAP’s website.
It is also possible to stay in Lisbon, flights via the capital start at €190 (~£163). However, you would still need to change planes in Porto on your way from London to Lisbon.
Our availability calendar gives you the opportunity to purchase these tickets. It will forward you to TAP with your selected flight dates. Flights are available until June 2024, with a blockout two weeks before and after Christmas.
A TAP Airbus A320 or a Portugalia Embraer 190 handles the short haul flights between London and Porto. The latter might be preferable, as the seat pitch on Portugalia’s planes is more generous than on TAP’s mainline fleet. An Airbus A321LR will take you from Portugal to Newark, with a 3-3 seating in economy class and personal IFE for every passenger.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, these tickets are on sale without an expiration date for travel before June 2024. You can stay between one and five days in Porto without increasing the ticket price.
Since Google Flights multistop search reduces you to trial and error, the ITA Matrix is less time-consuming. To find the cheapest fares, follow these steps:
- Open this link.
- Enter
C:TP+in the Routing Codes box. - Enter
MINCONNECT 24:00in the Extension Codes box.- The
24:00will lead to one day layovers. You can increase the number of days you want to spend in Porto by raising it.MINCONNECT 96:00leads to all options with a four day layover being displayed.
- The
- Switch the option Show exact dates to See calendar of lowest fares.
You can now see on which dates the lowest fare is available:
Select one of these dates and see on which day you need to book which flights:
Enter these flight dates in the multi-stop search on TAP’s website to purchase tickets.
Mileage
TAP issues all tickets in booking class T. Star Alliance frequent flyers can earn the following mileage:
- 1,916 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 824 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 824 Award Miles on Emirates Skywards
- 824 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 824 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 664 Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
- 414 Miles on Azul TodoAzul
Destination
Hotel prices in New York City usually start at roughly €125, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for USA
The USA offers many sights, natural wonders and cultural significance. Thanks to numerous airlines offering flights across the Atlantic, it is always pretty inexpensive to get there. Alternatively, you can also cross the Atlantic by boat.
Immigration, ESTA & Visa Requirements
The USA has one of the strictest entry regulations in the world. Most EU citizens, among others, are lucky to be able to participate in the so-called Visa Waiver Program. If you get an electronic entry permit (ESTA) for approximately €20, you don’t need a visa for entry.
The Best Time to Visit
Due to its sheer size, the perfect time to visit the USA varies greatly from region to region. In winter, Florida is very popular due to the mild temperatures. In the summer the West and East Coasts are flooded by tourists which drives up the prices for hotels and flights and during the Indian Summer in late autumn New England is a very popular destination. The hurricane season between July and September can be dangerous in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida and the southern states are regularly struck by these tropical storms. Blizzards occur from the East Coast to the Midwest during the winter months and regularly put air traffic and public life on hold.
Currency
The US dollar is widely used throughout the world and accepted as a currency in most tourist hotspots worldwide. That being said, carrying cash isn’t necessary in the US, all you need is a credit card! These are very common in the USA and are accepted pretty much everywhere without any issues. If you already have a credit card in your wallet, you should make sure that it does not charge a foreign currency fee if possible. Carrying a few dollars in cash doesn’t hurt though. You might need cash e.g. for the bus ticket if you want to buy it directly from the driver. Most of the time you even have to give exact change.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Knowroaming and Ubigi. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
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Information & Tips for New York
It is THE dream destination in the USA. The 5 districts of New York City offer more than any other metropolis in the world. And due to the high number of flights to New York, it is usually the cheapest way to get to the USA.
The Best Time to Travel
The best travel time with moderate temperatures is from April to June and from September to November. Summers can bring heat waves with high humidity. Winters are often snowy and very cold.
From the airport to the city
New York City is served by three commercial airports: John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport in Queens (probably the most famous), Newark Intl. Airport in Newark, New Jersey (which is not located in NYC, but serves the metropolitan area just like the others) and LaGuardia Airport also in Queens (which is closest to the city).
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport
Public transport: From Manhattan by subway or LIRR to Jamaica (price varies from $2.75 – $10.00), continue with AirTrain to JFK ($8). Travel time 45 – 60 minutes.
Taxi: To Manhattan $62.50 (+ $5.50 toll), 45 – 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Newark Intl. Airport
Public transport: Almost $20 with a combination of AirTrain Newark and NJ Transit to Penn Station. Almost 45 minutes drive.
Taxi: To Manhattan $50 – $70 (+ $8 toll), journey time 35 – 60 minutes depending on traffic.
LaGuardia Airport
Public transport: LaGuardia is only served by buses, these are slow and don’t have much space to store luggage, but with $2,75 they are very cheap.
Taxi: To Manhattan $20 – $30, journey time 15 – 30 minutes depending on traffic.
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