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Flights from Abu Dhabi to New York

Nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to New York (JFK) take about 14h 17m (11,031 km). Etihad Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $998 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in New York

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Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to New York

Carriers on AUH–JFK according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Etihad Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Abu Dhabi to New York fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $998 one-way. With stops: Mar 2027, from $409. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$102625 Oct 2026 · Etihad Airways	$440 · 2 stops30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$100922 Nov 2026 · Etihad Airways	$432 · 2 stops6 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$99829 Dec 2026 · Etihad Airways	$415 · 2 stops22 Dec 2026 · Etihad Airways
Jan 2027	$101411 Jan 2027 · Etihad Airways	$494 · 3 stops12 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$10751 Feb 2027 · Etihad Airways	$528 · 2 stops1 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$105329 Mar 2027 · Etihad Airways	$409 · 2 stops29 Mar 2027 · Etihad Airways
Apr 2027	$101511 Apr 2027 · Etihad Airways	$414 · 2 stops1 Apr 2027 · Etihad Airways
May 2027	$10313 May 2027 · Etihad Airways	$483 · 2 stops3 May 2027
Aug 2027	$110628 Aug 2027 · Etihad Airways	$654 · 1 stop28 Aug 2027 · Etihad Airways

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $432 for November 2026, $409 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 9 of 9 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Abu Dhabi to New York, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Abu Dhabi to New York flights

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to New York?

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to New York (JFK) takes about 14h 17m, covering 11,031 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Abu Dhabi from New York by air?

The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport is 11,031 km (6,854 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Abu Dhabi to New York?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AUH–JFK route include Etihad Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to New York cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AUH–JFK was $998 USD with Etihad Airways (nonstop), departing 29 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to New York?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $409 one-way, against $654 for August 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Abu Dhabi to New York?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $409 with 2 stops against $998 nonstop, a saving of $589. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from UAE to USA?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter USA visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit New York?

USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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