Cheapest international trips from New York
The cheapest international week we price from New York is Colombia (Medellín): about $2,470 for 2 adults, 7 nights, round-trip flights from NYC included. Cartagena (≈ $2,980) and Mexico City (≈ $3,010) follow; the cheapest in Europe is Kraków (≈ $3,340).
. Flight fares and all totals are estimates, not live pricing.
All 20 international trips from New York, cheapest first
Every destination is priced the same way for 2 adults: 7 nights, a mid-range room, daily costs, and round-trip economy flights from New York (NYC). Fares are typical round-trip ranges per person; the line under each shows where the range comes from and when it was last updated (14 of 20 routes from NYC currently use refreshed Aviasales data).
| # | Destination | All-in for 2 | Round-trip fare from NYC | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia (Medellín) | ≈ $2,470$1,410–$3,523 | $215–$764 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 5.5 hr nonstop (Avianca) |
| 2 | Colombia (Cartagena) | ≈ $2,980$2,114–$3,836 | $392–$588 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 5 hr nonstop (JetBlue and Avianca) |
| 3 | Mexico City | ≈ $3,010$2,083–$3,934 | $324–$602 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 5.5 hr nonstop (Aeromexico, United Airlines and others) |
| 4 | Mexico (Oaxaca) | ≈ $3,060$2,092–$4,030 | $521–$930 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 8.5 hr with 1 stop (often via MEX or DFW) |
| 5 | Poland (Kraków) | ≈ $3,340$2,412–$4,259 | $569–$922 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 11 hr with 1 stop (often via CPH or AMS) |
| 6 | Portugal (Lisbon) | ≈ $3,580$2,769–$4,390 | $597–$760 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 7 hr nonstop (TAP AIR PORTUGAL, United Airlines and Delta) |
| 7 | Hungary (Budapest) | ≈ $3,870$2,866–$4,875 | $558–$915 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 11 hr with 1 stop (often via FRA or ZRH) |
| 8 | Bali (Indonesia) | ≈ $3,920$2,992–$4,852 | $866–$1,166 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | From about 25.5 hr with 1 stop (often via DOH or AUH) |
| 9 | Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) | ≈ $4,000$2,952–$5,047 | $531–$826 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 6 hr nonstop (United Airlines) |
| 10 | Barcelona | ≈ $4,060$2,841–$5,286 | $353–$718 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 8 hr nonstop (United Airlines, Delta and others) |
| 11 | Bansko (Bulgaria) | ≈ $4,230$3,022–$5,442 | $601–$1,101 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 13 hr with 1 stop (often via IST or VIE) |
| 12 | Mexico (Cancún) | ≈ $4,260$2,849–$5,670 | $357–$665 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 4.5 hr nonstop (United Airlines, JetBlue and others) |
| 13 | Costa Rica | ≈ $4,330$2,672–$5,994 | $251–$932 ppAviasales cached, Oct 18, 2026 | About 5.5 hr nonstop (United Airlines and JetBlue) |
| 14 | Thailand (Bangkok) | ≈ $4,520$2,796–$6,250 | $726–$1,830 ppAviasales cached, Oct 18, 2026 | From about 22 hr with 1 stop (often via DOH or ICN) |
| 15 | Türkiye (Istanbul) | ≈ $4,720$3,376–$6,069 | $533–$1,057 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 9.5 hr nonstop (Turkish Airlines) |
| 16 | London | ≈ $5,240$3,889–$6,591 | $562–$793 ppAviasales cached, Oct 18, 2026 | About 7 hr nonstop (British Airways, United Airlines and others) |
| 17 | Thailand (Phuket) | ≈ $5,290$3,741–$6,830 | $838–$1,525 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | From about 22.5 hr with 1 stop (often via AUH or DOH) |
| 18 | Iceland (Reykjavík) | ≈ $6,220$4,510–$7,920 | $540–$810 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 5.5 hr nonstop (Icelandair and Delta) |
| 19 | St. Anton (Austrian Alps) | ≈ $6,410$4,799–$8,030 | $512–$800 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 8 hr nonstop (SWISS, United Airlines and Delta) |
| 20 | Niseko (Japan) | ≈ $7,460$5,474–$9,454 | $1,017–$1,562 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 17.5 hr with 1 stop (often via HND or HKG) |
Cheapest by region from New York
- Europe (incl. Iceland and Türkiye): Poland (Kraków) at ≈ $3,340, then Portugal (Lisbon) at ≈ $3,580.
- Mexico, Central & South America: Colombia (Medellín) at ≈ $2,470, then Colombia (Cartagena) at ≈ $2,980.
- Asia & the Pacific: Bali (Indonesia) at ≈ $3,920, then Thailand (Bangkok) at ≈ $4,520.
The spread is wide: the cheapest week (Medellín) costs about $5,000 less than the most expensive (Niseko, ≈ $7,460). The low end of the fare ranges goes from $215 per person (Medellín) to $1,017 (Niseko).
Nonstop international options from New York
Of the destinations we price, 12 list a nonstop from New York: Medellín (about 5.5 hr nonstop); Cartagena (about 5 hr nonstop); Mexico City (about 5.5 hr nonstop); Lisbon (about 7 hr nonstop); Puerto Vallarta (about 6 hr nonstop); Barcelona (about 8 hr nonstop); Cancún (about 4.5 hr nonstop); Costa Rica (about 5.5 hr nonstop); Istanbul (about 9.5 hr nonstop); London (about 7 hr nonstop); Reykjavík (about 5.5 hr nonstop); St. Anton (about 8 hr nonstop). The rest need at least one connection.
How New York fares compare with other cities
Of our 8 departure cities, New York has the lowest typical fare to London, Costa Rica, Barcelona, Budapest, Medellín, Istanbul, St. Anton and Bansko. It isn't the most expensive departure city for any of them. (Compared by the low end of each route's typical round-trip range.)
New York is also one of our US destinations, so New York City vs. London and New York City vs. Istanbul are priced as a staycation (no flight) on the US side from here.
Photos: Medellín: Juan Gómez, CC BY 2.0 · Kraków: Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons · Photo credits
Abroad or at home? Results from New York
Across all 21 matchups, flying from New York: abroad is cheaper in 13, the US trip in 2, and 6 are roughly even. The five biggest swaps:
| Matchup | US trip | Abroad | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City vs. Bansko | ≈ $9,560$6,396–$12,718 | ≈ $4,230$3,022–$5,442 | Bansko ~$5,350 cheaper |
| Aspen vs. St. Anton | ≈ $10,640$7,886–$13,396 | ≈ $6,410$4,799–$8,030 | St. Anton ~$4,250 cheaper |
| Maui vs. Lisbon | ≈ $7,060$5,238–$8,872 | ≈ $3,580$2,769–$4,390 | Lisbon ~$3,500 cheaper |
| Maui vs. Bali | ≈ $7,060$5,238–$8,872 | ≈ $3,920$2,992–$4,852 | Bali ~$3,150 cheaper |
| Jackson Hole vs. Niseko | ≈ $10,170$7,852–$12,478 | ≈ $7,460$5,474–$9,454 | Niseko ~$2,700 cheaper |
Where staying in the US wins from New York: New York City vs. London, Miami vs. Phuket.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest international trip from New York?
Of the 20 international destinations we price, Colombia (Medellín) is the cheapest all-in week from New York: about $2,470 for 2 adults and 7 nights, round-trip flights included ($215–$764 per person, Aviasales cached fares (Travelpayouts), updated Oct 17, 2026). Next: Cartagena (≈ $2,980) and Mexico City (≈ $3,010). Sample estimates, not live prices.
What is the cheapest trip to Europe from New York?
Poland (Kraków), at about $3,340 all-in for 2 adults ($569–$922 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026). The low end of typical round-trip fares from New York to the European destinations we price runs from $353 to $601 per person.
Are there nonstop international flights from New York?
To the destinations we price, these list a nonstop from New York: Medellín (about 5.5 hr nonstop); Cartagena (about 5 hr nonstop); Mexico City (about 5.5 hr nonstop); Lisbon (about 7 hr nonstop); Puerto Vallarta (about 6 hr nonstop); Barcelona (about 8 hr nonstop); Cancún (about 4.5 hr nonstop); Costa Rica (about 5.5 hr nonstop); Istanbul (about 9.5 hr nonstop); London (about 7 hr nonstop); Reykjavík (about 5.5 hr nonstop); St. Anton (about 8 hr nonstop). Schedules and seasonality change, so check before booking.
Is it cheaper to go abroad than to vacation in the US from New York?
Often. Across our 21 US-vs-abroad matchups, flying from New York, the international trip is cheaper in 13, the US trip in 2, and 6 are roughly even. The biggest gap is Park City vs. Bansko (~$5,350 cheaper abroad).
What is the cheapest trip to Asia from New York?
Bali (Indonesia), at about $3,920 for 2 adults and 7 nights with flights ($866–$1,166 per person, Aviasales cached fares (Travelpayouts), updated Oct 17, 2026). Flight: from about 25.5 hr with 1 stop.
How we priced this
Every total is 7 nights for 2 adults: round-trip economy flights for both travelers, one mid-range room, and daily food, local transport and activities for two (plus lift tickets and rentals on ski trips). Flight ranges per route come from published typical fares or, where marked "Aviasales cached", from cached fare data refreshed automatically; lodging and daily costs are the same figures used on each comparison page, where every source is listed. These are sample estimates, not live prices. Read the full methodology.