Travelling from New York to Moscow: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from New York to Moscow, there's a nice range of airports you can take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are some of New York's main options.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Moscow, Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are the major entry points.
Moscow is seven hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you make your New York to Moscow flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like spring break, Christmas and New Year) can add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Moscow
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap New York to Moscow flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for New York to Moscow flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
JFK is about 19 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Moscow? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Split up your New York to Moscow flight with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and Moscow include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your flight from New York to Moscow:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Moscow flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LGA is a reliable starting point for any journey.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to Moscow
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Moscow. To escape the crowds, head to Moscow in February.
Book a New York to Moscow ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Moscow to range from 12ºC to 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from New York to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC and 0ºC.
Explore more of Russia
You've visited Moscow, now it's time to discover other parts of Russia. Journey around 386 kilometres east to Nizhniy Novgorod to tick off its top attractions. From Monument to cosmonaut Komarov to A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another side of Russia, head for Voronezh, roughly 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are among its highlights.
