International route
Cheap flights from New York to Abu Dhabi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zayed International Airport (AUH). 6,855 miles, 13h nonstop.
JFK to AUH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,855 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 13hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAEY2 airlinesAmerican, Etihad Airways
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 8h aheadAbu Dhabi vs New York
New York to Abu Dhabi
Round trips from $475
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 26.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New York to Abu Dhabi
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 21 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EYEtihad AirwaysNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via BOM · first checked bag included
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, ANC, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via MDE · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL · first checked bag from $35
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- ETEthiopian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ADD · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL, MCO · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAH, SFO, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)UAAS2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Chicago (ORD)UA1 airline
- Houston (IAH)UA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only American and Etihad fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or LHR is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $475; September 2026 is the most expensive at $680 and up, a difference of $205 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of New York. Expect to lose 8 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search New York to Abu DhabiNew York to Abu Dhabi: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Abu Dhabi?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) takes about 13h gate to gate, covering 6,855 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to AUH?
American Airlines and Etihad Airways operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, LHR and ATL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Abu Dhabi?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), starting at $475 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to Abu Dhabi flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New York and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of New York. JFK is on America/New York time and AUH on Asia/Dubai time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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