How to get from Belfast to New York: connecting flights, about 11h 20m total

Flights from Belfast to New York

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Glasgow: 11h 20m
two tickets, via London: $468
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 3,173 mi (5,106 km)

fastest

Via Glasgow

11h 20m

with the connection

Belfast to Glasgow flight 45m

Connection of about 3h

Glasgow to New York flight 7h 35m

Via Edinburgh

11h 39m

with the connection

Belfast to Edinburgh flight 55m

Connection of about 3h

Edinburgh to New York flight 7h 44m

two ticketsfrom $1,034

Via Manchester

12h

with the connection

Belfast to Manchester flight 1h

Connection of about 3h

Manchester to New York flight 8h

two ticketsfrom $904

Via London

12h 23m

with the connection

Belfast to London flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to New York: London Heathrow.

London to New York flight 8h 3m

two ticketsfrom $468

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

12h 53m

with the connection

Belfast to Amsterdam flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to New York flight 8h 18m

two ticketsfrom $879

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit New York

Weather by month

Best time to visit: August and September, +25° to +29° by day, sea +22° to +24°. In November it is +12° by day and +4° at night, sea +12°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan

+4° −3° +5° 10 days

Feb

+6° −3° +4° 10 days

Mar

+11° +1° +6° 10 days

Apr

+16° +6° +10° 11 days

May

+22° +12° +15° 12 days

Jun

+27° +17° +19° 10 days

Jul

+30° +21° +24° 14 days

Aug

+29° +20° +24° 11 days

Sep

+25° +16° +22° 10 days

Oct

+19° +10° +18° 8 days

Nov

+12° +4° +12° 8 days

Dec

+7° −1° +7° 11 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Belfast to cities closest to New York

Belfast to Glasgow Glasgow: 3,219 mi (5,181 km) from New York, flight 45m from $32 Belfast to Edinburgh Edinburgh: 3,258 mi (5,244 km) from New York, flight 55m from $19 Belfast to Liverpool Liverpool: 3,308 mi (5,324 km) from New York, flight 50m from $19 Belfast to Newcastle Newcastle: 3,334 mi (5,366 km) from New York, flight 55m from $25 Belfast to Cardiff Cardiff: 3,336 mi (5,369 km) from New York, flight 1h 25m from $79 Belfast to Manchester Manchester: 3,337 mi (5,370 km) from New York, flight 1h from $21

To New York from cities closest to Belfast

Dublin to New York Dublin: 87 mi (140 km) from Belfast, flight 7h 44m from $463 Glasgow to New York Glasgow: 109 mi (176 km) from Belfast, flight 7h 35m Edinburgh to New York Edinburgh: 143 mi (230 km) from Belfast, flight 7h 44m from $422 Manchester to New York Manchester: 168 mi (271 km) from Belfast, flight 8h from $387 Shannon to New York Shannon: 180 mi (289 km) from Belfast, flight 7h 25m London to New York London: 322 mi (518 km) from Belfast, flight 8h 3m from $317

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Belfast to New York?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Glasgow.

What is the fastest way to fly from Belfast to New York?

Via Glasgow: 45m to the connection, 7h 35m after it, about 11h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Belfast to New York with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via London from $468. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Belfast and New York?

Glasgow (11h 20m total), Edinburgh (11h 39m total), Manchester (12h total), London (12h 23m total) and Amsterdam (12h 53m total).

How far is New York from Belfast?

3,173 mi (5,106 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.