Cheap Flights to Westchester County

How long is the flight to Westchester County?

There are several airports in the GB offering flights to Westchester County, and your travel time will depend on where you're flying from and how many layovers there are along the way. If you're flying out of Manchester (MAN), your flights will likely have two layovers on the journey and a flight time of around 16h. Flights from Edinburgh depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) with two layovers, in London and Atlanta, along the way, taking about 18h total. If you're flying from London, expect to find flights from Heathrow (LHR) with one layover and a travel time of around 13h 20min, while flights from Gatwick (LGW) typically have two stops along the way and a flight time of close to 39h.

Where can you get direct flights to Westchester County from?

Unfortunately, there aren't any direct cheap flights to the USA from airports in the GB; you will, however, find a couple of flights from London with one layover along the way, as well as Westchester County flight deals from other airports with two layovers along the way. If you're departing from London Heathrow International Airport, expect flights with one layover to stop at Atlanta Airport (ATL) or Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), while flights with two layovers typically stop at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) first before heading to Atlanta next. If you find yourself leaving from Scotland, Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport offers cheap flights to Westchester County with two layovers, at Heathrow and Atlanta Airport, before heading to White Plains Westchester County Airport (HPN) in Westchester. Manchester Airport operates flights to USA with two layovers, at the same airports as flights from Edinburgh.

What is the best way to travel around Westchester County?

Public transport in Westchester County is efficient but you may be limited in where you can get to. For a flexible way to get around Westchester, consider hiring a car upon arrival. If you choose to use public transport, the Metro-North Railroads connect places like Harlem, Hudson and New Haven. The Bee-Line Bus System is another option for getting around Westchester; it offers a relatively comprehensive cover of the Southern Westchester areas and also connects with the NY Subway in the Bronx. If you're hoping to travel to the northern half of the county, which is more rural, you'll be limited when it comes to bus routes.

What are some things to do in Westchester County?

Westchester County lies north of the New York City borough The Bronx and is a New York state county that offers visitors a wide variety of things to do and see. If you're a fan of history, you'll want to take time out of your day and visit places like Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site in Mount Vernon, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Sunnyside and Lyndhurst. Hudson River Museum offers guests the chance to explore its regional history exhibits, Hudson Valley art and the planetarium. Neuberger Museum of Art is located in Purchase and features numerous contemporary, modern and African art exhibits. If you're a hiking fanatic, take time out of your day to visit Old Croton Aqueduct and hit the trails on your bike or on foot. For some local produce, make your way to one of the several farmers’ markets in the county, in places like Pleasantville, Larchmont, Lewisboro, Tarrytown and Ossining. To get a taste of local, vintage wines, make your way to the wineries in Pleasantville. If you're travelling with kids, head to Playland and enjoy the historic theme park.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Westchester County?

If you're travelling with a British passport, you won't need to apply for a visa to enter the United States, but you must apply for an ESTA. An ESTA allows qualified foreign nationals to enter the country for business or tourism reasons.