Flying from New York to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from New York to Vienna International Airport (VIE), there's a good selection of airports you can take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main terminals.
8 hours 10 minutes is the average travel time for a direct New York to Vienna International Airport flight.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna.
You can pick from 5 direct flights every week between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Vienna International Airport (VIE). This is the busiest route, with Austrian offering a 6:10pm departure from JFK to VIE.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from New York to VIE.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can jump on a direct flight from New York to Vienna International Airport (VIE) out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Book your direct flight from New York to Vienna International Airport with Austrian. This leading airline operates services from JFK.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Austrian between JFK and VIE.
With 75.61% of its services landing on schedule, Austrian is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to VIE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Vienna International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Thinking of flying out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Vienna International Airport (VIE) flight tickets can be booked from here.
Austrian operates direct flights from New York to VIE out of EWR. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
On the EWR to VIE route, Austrian is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Your best bet is Austrian. 93.33% of its flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Vienna International Airport touch down as planned.
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Vienna International Airport, browse these options when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to VIE flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a flight ticket from New York to Vienna International Airport (VIE) departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LGA and VIE include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The journey time to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Vienna International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights land on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Vienna International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near VIE:
Grab a Vienna International Airport rental car and explore Vienna and beyond with your own set of wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Vienna International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Central Vienna is about 16 kilometres from Vienna International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Vienna International Airport is ج.م. 8,871. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 19,810. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from New York to VIE, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap New York to Vienna International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from New York to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Vienna. June is when most people book flights from New York to Vienna International Airport (VIE), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Book your New York to VIE flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Vienna International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Vienna
After booking your flight from New York to Vienna International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vienna:
Your visit to Vienna won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs.
Linz is another essential stop in Austria and is around 177 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without dropping by Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).
