Flying from New York to Bristol Airport (BRS): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Bristol Airport (BRS) begins with finding the most convenient airport to jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
The timezone in Bristol is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of New York. Bristol Airport is located in Bristol.
Your flight from New York to BRS won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from New York to BRS with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JFK and BRS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
JFK is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Bristol Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Split up your flight from New York to Bristol Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and BRS include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Porto Airport (OPO)
EWR is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to BRS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 18 kms (11 miles) from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Bristol Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
LGA has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on schedule and touch down when it should.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Bristol Airport (BRS)
Have a late flight from New York to Bristol Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near BRS and be in snooze mode sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bristol Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or Drivalia to explore Bristol and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around four weeks before your New York to Bristol Airport flight.
Getting from Bristol Airport (BRS) to central Bristol
Central Bristol is around 10 miles from Bristol Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Bristol Airport (BRS)
Currently, £136 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Bristol Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £321. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to BRS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable New York to Bristol Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Bristol Airport (BRS)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Bristol. August is when most people book flights from New York to Bristol Airport (BRS), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your New York to BRS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Bristol, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Bristol Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Bristol
Start your Bristol trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Bristol Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are essential stops on your Bristol itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Bristol has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 177 kms (110 miles) east of Bristol, a trip to London will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 137 kms (85 miles) north-east of Bristol. No trip is complete without a visit to The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.