New York is the city in New York State and is one of the world’s leading metropolises for art, fashion, food, and theater. Famous as the ‘Big Apple’, this city is known for its exclusive shops, flashy Broadway performances, and high-flying business tycoons. It is also home to the famous Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. It takes around 22 hours of flying time to travel from Singapore to New York. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Among the best accommodations in New York including DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York Times Square West, Hi New York City Hostel, and Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Times Square South. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in New York such as Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Statue of Liberty National Monument.

When is the best time to fly from Singapore to New York?

New York is generally warm throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where New York is open for visiting is from mid of June to late September. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in New York. The temperature will usually varied from -2°C to 29°C and is rarely below -10°C or above 34°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in New York, you can plan a travel to New York close to the mid of June or end of September, just before the holiday peak starts.

Operating airlines available in Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp including both domestic and international carriers. Such airlines include Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Silk Air, Malaysia Airlines, Vietjet, Turkish Airlines, Jetstar, EVA Air, and many more. For further information in regards to travel safety during the pandemic can be referred to Traveloka’s travel advisory and other requirements during COVID-19.

What are the main airports available in New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 

John F. Kennedy International Airport is the main airport operating in New York. It is 29 km away from New York. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 30 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the John F. Kennedy International Airport include check-in facilities, free wi-fi, duty-free outlets, restaurants, ATMs, baggage storage, and a lost & found center.

Places to stay in New York

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York Times Square West – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York Times Square West is a 4-star hotel located within New York city. It is 6 km away from New York city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 26 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Premium Room, King Room, and Premium King Room. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the Tranzit Restaurant & Bar, fitness center, meeting rooms, and business center. 

Hi New York City Hostel – Hi New York City Hostel is a 3-star hotel located within New York city. It is 12 km away from New York city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 34 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Private Quad, Standard Dorm, Premium Dorm, Family Room, and Family Room Ensuite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the free wi-fi, luggage storage, guest kitchen and laundry, workspace, and 24-hours front desk. 

Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Times Square South – Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Times Square South is a 3-star hotel located within New York city. It is 6 km away from New York city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 25 km. The hotel has a total of 135 rooms consisting of various room types ranging from King Room, Deluxe King Room, and Double Room. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the fitness center, daily housekeeping, free wi-fi, and business center.

Highlights in New York

Central Park – Central Park is the largest and most important park in Manhattan, New York City. The park covers around 840-acres in the area and it was one of the first American parks to be developed using landscape architecture techniques. Central Park offers sculptures, playgrounds, walking trails, jogging trails, and guided tours to the visitors. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Central Park. Central Park is 8 km away from New York city and 27 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 30 minutes to drive from New York city to Central Park and around 40 minutes from the airport. Central Park opens daily from 6.00 am to 1.00 am to visit. 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Founded in 1870, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the United States. The museum houses a permanent collection of over 2 million works that are divided among 17 curatorial departments which include arms and armors, Asian art, costumes, drawings and prints, European sculpture and decorative arts, Islamic art, musical instruments, and many more. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is 14 km away from New York city and 29 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 20 minutes to drive from New York city to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and around 30 minutes from the airport. The Metropolitan Museum of Art opens daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm to visit and closes on Wednesday. The entrance fee is USD25 for adults, USD17 for senior citizens, and USD12 for students. 

Statue of Liberty National Monument – Designated as National Monument in 1924, the Statue of Liberty National Monument is a colossal neoclassical sculpture located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The statue is a figure of Libertas, a robed Roman liberty goddess that holds a torch above her head with her right hand, while her left-hand carries a tabula-ansata inscribed with the date of the US Declaration of Independence. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Statue of Liberty National Monument is 2 km away from New York city and 40 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 7 minutes to drive from New York city to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and around 35 minutes from the airport. Statue of Liberty National Monument opens daily from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm to visit and closes on Wednesday. 

Travel tips to New York

Less is Best when Traveling

We are not going minimalist here, but minimalism can help you get more things done. To determine how many you should bring with you, you should always go back to the question of where and what. Where are you going? What will you be doing? This will bring you back to consider if you do a lot of walking, then it is best to bring something you are comfortable with. The key example is to wear your everyday clothes because you know what you are comfortable with to go about your day. Don’t overthink too much on a “just in case” situation because that is the number one trap to bring more with you and in the end, it will just make your bag heavier with things you can either reuse or get easier there.

Always Stay In Touch

Despite the beauty of the world, it is not necessarily a safe one. Even if you are doing a solo trip, always keep in touch with your family and/or friends. Let them have a copy of your itinerary so that they have an idea of where you are. Keep them close in contact each day and let them know when you are changing locations during your trip.

Bring Extra ATM & Credit Cards During Your Travel

There is a saying that doesn’t keep all your money with your person when you travel, but that doesn’t mean you should not bring extra money at all. Keep extra credit and atm cards with you when you travel. This will help greatly when things go south and believe me, it probably will. Keeping cards instead of cash with your person is better and safer. 

How to Book with Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp

Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp is the leading lifestyle SuperApp in Southeast Asia with over 100,000 flight routes offered and more than 100,000 hotels across the map. Traveloka gives you the best of both services, right from your fingertips. Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp gives you the convenience you need when you are doing your flight search and flight booking. We always keep our user experience in mind when we build the mobile application system to ensure every user has a great experience using it.

Booking might be hard on certain online travel agency platforms, but Traveloka has its ways of making it easy for customers to book their flights. 

Search your flight

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