$147 Cheap flight deals from Tegucigalpa (TGU) to New York (NYC)

Toncontin International Airport

Booking cheap flights from Tegucigalpa is easy and simple with Orbitz.com. All flights in and out of the capital are handled by the Toncontin International Airport. It is about four miles southwest of the center of Tegucigalpa and offers domestic and international flights with the service of several airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, Continental Airlines, COPA and TACA Airlines.

Parking at the Airport

Toncontin International Airport provides 220 parking spaces with 150 lots reserved for short-term parking. The airport offers discounts of up to 60 percent to drivers who prebook their parking spaces. Reserved parking spaces are near the terminal and have better security. Regular parking fees, which apply only to unreserved spaces, start at $1 per hour and $12 for 24-hour parking. Several companies near the airport also offer long-term parking spaces.

Transportation to the Airport

The easiest and fastest way to reach the airport is by hiring a taxi or riding a hotel shuttle bus to the airport. Although there are public buses that run to and from the city, most of these are unlabeled and run set routes that travelers may not be familiar with. Collective taxis also run within the city in a fixed route. These taxis operate like buses and can pick up multiple passengers. Fares start at $0.50 per person.

Restaurants at the Airport

The airport has 59 restaurants, snack bars and other concession areas where travelers can buy food and drinks. Cheap flights from Tegucigalpa can be booked on Orbitz.com. The terminal also provides travelers with common amenities such as money changers, duty free shops, banks and a post office.

New York Airport Information

There are two major airports, John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and LaGuardia, that service travelers flying into New York City. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flights to New York, you will be able to choose from almost every major domestic and international air passenger carrier. LaGuardia Airport is roughly nine miles east of Manhattan, while JFK is almost 20 miles to the southeast. If you can't find the flight that you want, you can also fly into Newark International Airport, roughly 19 miles northeast of Manhattan.

Ground Transportation in New York

New York has plenty of public transportation, so getting around should be fairly easy. If you fly into LaGuardia, you will have to take a taxi, bus, or shared van for at least a portion of the trip, because there is no rail or subway service from the airport. Expect a cab ride from LaGuardia to Manhattan to cost anywhere from $20 to $40. Although JFK is further from the city, you can hop on the AirTrain, which will take you to the subway or the Long Island Railroad. If you choose to take a cab from JFK into Manhattan, expect to pay $45 or more for the ride. You will also be responsible for any tolls that are incurred during the trip. If you use Orbitz.com to book your hotel, you may be able to find one that offers free shuttle service to and from the airport.

New York Area Weather Information

New York tends to be cold in the winter, wet in the spring and humid in the summer. Winter temperatures fluctuate between the 20s and 30s, while summer temperatures can soar to the 90s. New York City averages 27 inches of snow each winter, so be sure to pack your parka and snow boots if you plan to be there between November and February. Use the Orbitz.com travel planner to put together your itinerary and choose a temperate time to visit the city.

What to Do in New York

New York City is an urban adventurer's paradise. From the theaters on Broadway to the lights in Times Square, there is are activities for all ages. Go skating in Central Park, take a horse-and-buggy ride around Central Park South or go shopping on Fifth Avenue. Although New York is home to some of the finest restaurants on the east coast, don't forget to try the rich variety of street foods that are available. Enjoy your time in the city, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you are looking for budget flights to New York.