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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Zayed International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 15,647. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Abu Dhabi.R 6,187 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,187, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 6,303 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,303, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 6,753 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,753, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 6,886 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,886, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 6,894 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,894, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 7,139 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 May.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,139, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 7,340 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,340, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 7,971 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,971, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 7,971 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,971, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 8,713 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,713, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 11,124 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,124, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 11,469 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,469, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 11,669 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,669, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 11,672 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,672, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 11,672 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,672, select.
Abu Dhabi.R 11,674 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,674, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Zayed International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Zayed International flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jul
from R 6,753
Aug
from R 7,971
Sep
from R 7,340
Oct
from R 6,894
Nov
from R 6,303
Dec
from R 6,886
Jan
from R 7,971
Feb
from R 6,187
Mar
from R 25,269
Apr
from R 8,713
May
from R 7,139
Jun
from R 12,049

Direct flights from New York to Zayed International

New York to Zayed International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Abu Dhabi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zayed International.

Zayed International

18km from central Abu Dhabi
ClosestCheapest
from R 6,187
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Dubai Al Maktoum International

88km from central Abu Dhabi
from R 7,499
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New York to Abu Dhabi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,182
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time12 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from New York to Zayed International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Zayed International is R 10,723. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Zayed International.
Etihad Airways flies direct from New York to Zayed International.
As of July 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from New York to Zayed International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Zayed International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Zayed International Airport on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zayed International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH): What you need to know

  • Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in New York. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) out of here.

  • Around 12 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight.

  • Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi. The city operates on the UTC+4 timezone and is nine hours ahead of New York.

  • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Etihad Airways at 11pm. Opt for the first JFK to AUH departure with Etihad Airways at 2pm if you want to get going earlier.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your flight from New York to AUH. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • With more travellers during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) leave from this terminal.

  • You'll find a direct flight from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport with Etihad Airways. This top airline operates services from JFK.

  • Etihad Airways ranks first in bookings for flights from JFK to AUH.

  • Etihad Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 80.67% of services arriving on schedule.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to AUH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and AUH:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to AUH flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • 71% of flights departing Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.

  • The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Reserve a plane ticket from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LGA and AUH include:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.

  • Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At LGA, that figure is 69%.

  • The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Getting from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi

  • Central Abu Dhabi is around 32 kilometres from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)

  • R 6,187 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. A return flight starts at R 10,723. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • Snap up cheap flights from New York to AUH by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.

  • January is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from New York to AUH is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as prices go down.

  • Hunt down a great price on a flight from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH). Visit Abu Dhabi in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • When booking your New York to AUH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).

  • January sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Abu Dhabi

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from New York to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace are top sights which should feature on any good Abu Dhabi itinerary.

Explore more of the United Arab Emirates

  • You've done Abu Dhabi, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Arab Emirates. Travel around 105 kilometres northeast to Dubai to tick off its leading attractions. From Burj Khalifa to Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 129 kilometres northeast of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.

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