Cheap flights from Madeira to New York

The peak travel period runs from late summer through the winter holidays when fares climb and availability tightens across all carriers. Book well ahead if your dates fall in August or during December school breaks, when demand is highest on this transatlantic route. February offers the lowest prices of any month with published fares, though you should still compare dated options before committing to a ticket.

TAP Portugal stands as the primary option for this journey, operating daily connections from Madeira through Lisbon to New York's airports. Transavia France and BA EuroFlyer also serve the route via Amsterdam and London respectively, while Austrian and Brussels Airlines provide alternatives through their European hubs. Budget carriers like SATA Azores Airlines occasionally appear on this connection pattern depending on seasonal schedules.

Arriving after dark at Newark Liberty International or La Guardia means you will need to plan your journey into Manhattan before considering alternatives. Each airport sits roughly an hour from the city centre by taxi, though public transport options vary significantly between locations. John F Kennedy offers more frequent express train connections despite being slightly further out than La Guardia.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of New York

8.8 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC-04 (America/New_York)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify which airport your connecting flight uses when booking separate tickets on different airlines.
• Confirm baggage allowances on low-cost carriers before assuming they match full-service standards.
• Check visa requirements for entry into the United States well before departure day.
• Compare prices across multiple months since February typically offers better value than summer travel periods.