Shortest International Flights from NYC: 6 Countries Under 6 Hours Away

The thought of traveling internationally can induce nightmares of jet lag and a full day (and sometimes night) in the cramped confines of an airplane seat. But New York’s coastal setting means that you can depart after breakfast and set foot in another country in time for lunch.

Book a trip from New York to one of these six international destinations, each under six hours away by nonstop flight—that’s less than the time it’d take you to drive to Buffalo.

Montreal, Canada

Time from NYC: 1 hour, 20 minutes

What to do there: Montreal is renowned for its lively, French-influenced culture. Locals love to be outdoors during the warm summer months, from patio dining and jazz festivals to more active pursuits like kayaking and biking. A Travelzoo featured summer sale at the AAA 4-Diamond Le Westin Montreal has dropped rates as low as $155 per night. For another Canadian destination, just 10 minutes longer gets you to Toronto.

Bermuda

Time from NYC: 2 hours 20 minutes

What to do there: Bermuda is all about the beaches–particularly its famous pink sand stretches. Go golfing, dive down to a shipwreck, or just lounge on an oversized towel at two AAA 4-Diamond hotels, which are offering rates through the end of the year as low as $199 per night. Nonstop flights from New York start at $331 roundtrip, including tax.

Nassau, Bahamas

Time from NYC: 3 hours

What to do there: Besides the usual island activities of snorkeling, scuba diving and sun tanning, Nassau boasts a historic downtown with a fort and marketplace. Try the cracked conch, a dish of deep-fried sea mollusk, and wash it down with a strong daiquiri. Pair a cheap flight from New York with accommodations at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas during its biggest sale of the year. This exclusive resort, casino and water park is set on its own island a short cab or ferry ride from Nassau.

Kingston, Jamaica

Time from NYC: 3 hours 50 minutes

What to do there: Jamaica is a perennial getaway destination thanks to its white-sand beaches, lively nightlife and sprawling craft markets. The lush wildlife offers unique opportunities such as climbing Dunn’s River Falls and zip-lining about the rain forest on a canopy tour. Get your fill with an all-inclusive stay at a 2013 Travel + Leisure World’s Best resort starting at $170 per person, per night.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Time from NYC: 3 hours 55 minutes

What to do there: Stroll historic Old Town San Juan’s blue cobblestone streets and tour the 16th-century fort of this once walled city. Try the local cuisine, known as comida criolla, which borrows Caribbean, Spanish and indigenous influences. Puerto Rico also has its fair share of beaches and water activities. It’s also the most affordable international destination from New York: nonstop flights start at $277 roundtrip.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Time from NYC: 5 hours 50 minutes

What to do there: Iceland astounds visitors with its geological wonders like glaciers and geysers. A trip here isn’t complete without a visit to geothermally heated waters of the Blue Lagoon. Also warming up travelers: the reception they get from locals, as Iceland was recently named the world’s friendliest by the World Economic Forum.

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