Air Travel in New York City

Air Travel

Schedules and fares for air service to New York vary from carrier to carrier and, sometimes, from airport to airport. For the best prices and for nonstop flights, consult several airlines. Generally, more international flights go in and out of Kennedy Airport, more domestic flights go in and out of LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Airport serves both domestic and international travelers.

Flying Times

Some sample flying times are as follows: from Chicago (2 1/2 hours), London (7 hours), Los Angeles (6 hours).

Major Airlines

American Airlines (800/433-7300. www.aa.com). America West (800/235-9292 or 480/693-6701. www.americawest.com). Continental Airlines (800/523 -- 3273 for U.S. and Mexico reservations; 800/231-0856 for international reservations. www.continental.com). Delta Airlines (800/221-1212 for U.S. reservations; 800/241-4141 for international reservations. www.delta.com). jetBlue (800/538-2583. www.jetblue.com). Midwest (800/452-2022. www.midwestairlines.com). Northwest Airlines (800/225-2525 for U.S. reservations; 800/447-4747 for international destinations. www.nwa.com). Spirit Airlines (800/772-7117 or 586/791-7300. www.spiritair.com). United Airlines (800/864-8331 for U.S. reservations; 800/538-2929 for international reservations. www.united.com). USAirways (800/428-4322 for U.S. and Canada reservations; 800/622-1015 for international reservations. www.usairways.com).