Flying from New York to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) leaving from either of these.
Atlantic City's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as New York. Atlantic City International Airport is located in Atlantic City.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to ACY, 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.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Atlantic City International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to ACY flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Atlantic City International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
LGA has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and land as expected.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
Have a late flight from New York to Atlantic City International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near ACY and shut your eyes sooner:
ACY is located at 101 Atlantic City International Airport.
Getting from Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) to central Atlantic City
Central Atlantic City is about 16 kilometres from Atlantic City International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
Currently, 107 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Atlantic City International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 220 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to ACY if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from New York to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Atlantic City. August is when most people book flights from New York to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Atlantic City is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your New York to ACY plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Atlantic City International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Atlantic City
Start your Atlantic City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Atlantic City International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Atlantic City Boardwalk and Atlantic City Shore line are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Atlantic City to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Ripley's Believe It or Not.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Atlantic City. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, consider Baltimore, roughly 177 kilometres west of Atlantic City. Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among its highlights.