Cheap Flights from New York City (NYC) to Kiev (IEV)

Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
93% Trains in Kiev are 93% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City $3.63
Kiev $0.24
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
51% A meal in Kiev is 51% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City $15
Kiev $7.28
Exchange rate
1 USD = 40.9 UAH
1 UAH = 0.03 USD
Last checked on 20 November 2024
Distance: 4665 miles
New York City airports
La Guardia (LGA) How far from city center: 5 miles
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city center: 14 miles
Stewart (SWF) How far from city center: 52 miles
Kiev airports

Going to and from the airports

Flights from New York City

The New York Airport, known as John F. Kennedy Airport, is in Queens town and is just 12 miles southeast from Lower Manhattan. It is one of the major international airports in the region and mostly serves major international flights. The airport has six passenger terminals with 128 gates that cater to more than 90 airlines with nonstop flights to a vast number of countries. The terminals are connected by the AirTrain, access roads or by shuttle bus. If you want to travel to Kiev, you will find many direct flights from New York to Kiev at good fares.

Travelling to New York City airport

The best way to travel to the JFK is by MTA subways and buses that connect to AirTrain. The AirTrain serves all terminals, car rental facilities, parking lots and hotel shuttle areas. For a more comfortable journey to the airport you can opt for a taxi, shuttle or van service, but look out for traffic at peak times. In case you are driving by yourself, you can park at one of the parking lots at the airport. You have short term parking garages Green, Yellow, Orange, Blue and Red garages located adjacent to Terminal 1 - 8. The long term parking garage Lot 9 is approximately four miles away from Terminals 1 - 8.

Reaching Kiev

Kiev is situated on the Dnipro River and is the capital of Ukraine. This city is famous for its many churches and monasteries amongst which a few are also included as world Heritage sites. Here you can relax while fishing, take a boat trip or just go swimming at any of its unique beaches. With ongoing celebration of many festivals, carnivals and cultural events, there is always something that keeps you entertained here. Kiev is also known as city of trade. It is the financial and economic center of Ukraine with many opportunities for business. You have nonstop flights to Kiev from New York by Ukrainian International Airlines.

Getting to the city center

All flights to Kiev from New York land at the Boryspil International Airport located approximately 22 miles from the city center. There are three terminals B, D and F. Most international flights arrive at D terminal. To get to the city center, you can take a Skybus between each terminal and on the southern side of the Center Railway station. Here you get the Metro that reaches you directly to the city center. You get taxis at the exit of the airport to reach the city center. Make sure to fix the price before you hire one. The other is the Zhulyany Airport located approximately five miles from city center mainly served by budget airlines.

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Kiev

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Ukraine. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from New York City to Kiev, how can I find the cheapest price?
In eDreams, we use automatic learning to find the most economical flight between New York City and Kiev. By taking into account the combination of airlines, scales, direct flights, as well as the different criteria of each journey, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price in the best conditions.
Is Kiev more expensive than New York City to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Kiev costs an average of 1.70 USD , 32% cheaper than New York City, with a fare of 2.50 USD, while train tickets cost 93% less at Kiev: $ 0.24 USD versus $ 3.63 USD at New York City. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 7.28 USD euros in Kiev, 51% less than the 15.00 USD euros in New York City. The price of the coffee is around 71% cheaper in Kiev, with an average of 1.46 USD, while in New York City the coffee costs 5.00 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from New York City to Kiev?
The most popular months to book a trip from New York City to Kiev are April, March and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from New York City to Kiev?
The best time of the year to visit Kiev depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, June is the best month to fly to Kiev from New York City in terms of searches from our customers, followed by July and April. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, March and November are the months with fewer searches for New York City - Kiev.
How long does the flight from New York City to Kiev take?
Flight length from New York City to Kiev is around 08:55 hours on average, at an average distance of 7,533 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Kiev compared to New York City?
While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Kiev's temperatures can go up to 32.65 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -13.62 ºC in Kiev, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Kiev have an average of 2.3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between New York City and Kiev?
The main route from New York City to Kiev is: John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Borispol (KBP). The following airlines fly this route: Ukraine Intl Airlines.
The airlines that fly indirectly from New York City to Kiev are:
Air Serbia, stopping at Belgrade during at least 95 minutes.
  • Lufthansa, with 225 minutes of layover in Frankfurt.
  • Brussels Airlines, with 100 minutes scale in Zurich.
Flying Time 8 h and 55 m When flying from New York City to Kiev, this can take around 8 h and 55 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Peak season June June is the busiest time to fly from New York City to Kiev according to search data results from our customers
Best time to book April April is one of the most frequent times to fly to Kiev from New York City according to real data from our customers

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