Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
New York is five hours behind Birmingham and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BHX to EWR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to New York Newark Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHX and EWR:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to New York Newark Airport flight is R 4,741. A return fare is currently R 7,699. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BHX to EWR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to New York Newark Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights that take off from Birmingham Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to New York Newark Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Book a hotel close to EWR if you're on a late Birmingham Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a New York Newark Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and chase adventure across New York and beyond.
Booking your ride from New York Newark Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
December is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to New York Newark Airport. For smaller crowds, visit New York in September.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham Airport to New York Newark Airport for July if you'd like to go to New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to EWR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
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