Skyscrapers, yellow cabs and a free stop in Iceland along the way. IcelandAir is flying from Lisbon to New York from €388 return, one stop, with dates open across November and December.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Lisbon, Portugal
- To: New York, United States
- Airline: IcelandAir
- Stops: 1 stop (Iceland)
- Price: €388-€399 return
- When: November 2026 - December 2026
Example dates:
03/11/2026 - 14/11/2026
10/11/2026 - 30/11/2026
19/11/2026 - 30/11/2026
03/12/2026 - 12/12/2026
🧊 A long layover in Iceland, use it
This route comes with a proper stretch on the ground in Keflavík, not the usual rushed 45-minute dash between gates. IcelandAir is known for this: the connection is long enough to leave the airport, and often long enough to add a free stopover of up to a few nights without paying extra airfare. Instead of killing time at the gate, treat it as a second destination.
Blue Lagoon - Iceland's geothermal spa, minutes from the airport and built for exactly this kind of layover. Book here →
Golden Circle day tour - Geysers, waterfalls and Thingvellir National Park in a single day if your layover stretches that far. Book here →
Reykjavik city walk - Colourful streets, harbour views and coffee shops, easily done in a few hours. Book here →
South Coast waterfalls and black sand beach - Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss and Reynisfjara, for a longer stopover. Book here →
Where to stay in Reykjavik:
Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels - Chic and central, walking distance to the main strip.
Sand Hotel - Boutique stay right in the heart of Reykjavik.
Reykjavik EDITION - Rooftop bar with Aurora views, for the layover you turn into a treat.
Check out our Iceland deal from Milan if you fancy going back properly.
💰 How far does your money go?
A bica in Lisbon costs around €0.80. In New York, a coffee to go is closer to €4.50. A pastel de nata is about €1.30 at home, while a New York bagel with cream cheese runs €4-5. A pizza slice at Joe's Pizza is around €4, roughly what an imperial and a bifana cost combined back in Lisbon, so budget accordingly, prices add up fast in Manhattan.
☀️ The Weather
New York in November sits around 13°C by day, dropping to 4°C at night, crisp but manageable with a proper coat. By December it turns properly cold, highs near 6°C and lows close to freezing, with roughly a third of days bringing rain or the first snow. Bring layers and be ready for wind off the Hudson.
🏨 Where to Stay
Options from a compact Midtown pod to a suite above Columbus Circle.
Pod 51 Hotel - 8.0/10 · From €140/night Small, smart rooms on the East Side, a rooftop terrace and close to the subway grid.
The Evelyn NoMad - 8.6/10 · From €260/night Stylish, central and a short walk from Madison Square Park and the Empire State Building.
Mandarin Oriental New York - 9.3/10 · From €650/night Five-star views over Central Park and the Hudson, 280 feet above Columbus Circle.
🎯 What to Do
A city built for walking, with a skyline that does the rest of the work.
The Edge at Hudson Yards - The highest outdoor sky deck in the western hemisphere, with a glass floor over Manhattan.
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island - The ferry crossing alone is worth it, especially at sunset.
MoMA - Picasso, Monet and everything in between, a couple of hours well spent.
The High Line and Central Park - Free, flat and the best way to see the city at street level.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
New York also works as a base for the rest of the northeast.
Boston - Under 4 hours by train, colonial streets and a proper university town feel.
Washington DC - Around 3 hours by train, monuments, museums and free entry to most of them.
Philadelphia - Just 90 minutes by train, cheap eats and a lot of history packed into a small centre.
One stop, a free detour through Iceland, and New York for under €400. Dates this cheap don't sit around.
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