How to find cheap flights to Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 373 €. A return plane ticket to ISP right now is 664 €.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to pick up some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Islip, where Long Island MacArthur Airport is located.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Islip by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to compare prices for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
If you're not in a rush to get to Islip, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Long Island MacArthur Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Islip
May is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Islip.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to ISP that suits your plans and budget.
If you'd like to experience Islip at its busiest, book your flights to ISP for August. Holidaying during peak seasons generally means more to do and see than at other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is May. Lock in your plane tickets to Islip then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Islip is warmest in July, with averages of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Ranging from -4ºC (25ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF), January sees the lowest temperatures.
With six days of rain on average, September is the driest month in Islip.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around eight days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Flying to Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Islip quickly. Lock in a direct flight to Long Island MacArthur Airport with one of these major airlines:
Consider booking your ISP plane ticket with jetBlue. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 81% of flights into this airport arriving on time.
ISP is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to ISP. Book a room at any of these stays near Long Island MacArthur Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
You can book a car hire in ISP with top suppliers like Enterprise, Budget and Avis. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to explore Islip and beyond.
Long Island MacArthur Airport has an on-time rating of 77%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Islip from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
Central Islip is about 16 kilometres from ISP.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to ISP.
Expect the ride to take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Islip has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Islip highlights
These leading attractions should be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Islip:
Islip Town Beach: Around 3 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Market at Bay Shore: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 3 kilometres north-west of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Islip experience.
How to get to New York from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
The nearby city of New York is about 88 kilometres from ISP. Heading into the centre by cab or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Public transport will get you to New York in 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
Travelling from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to Newark
Newark is located around 88 kilometres from Long Island MacArthur Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Reaching it by car will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more to experience in the United States, starting with New York. Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty are must-sees in this city, which is around 80 kilometres west of Islip. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the major airport in New York.
Philadelphia is another popular destination in the United States and is roughly 193 kilometres south-west of Islip. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the key arrival point for this city.
Or head for Boston, roughly 241 kilometres north-east of Islip. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Quincy Market are among the many reasons to go. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Logan International Airport (BOS).