Snow in Central Park, Broadway on a cold night and a stop in Iceland on the way.
Icelandair flies from Stockholm Arlanda to New York Newark from €341 return, with a short stop in Reykjavik each way. The dates fall in February 2027, when New York is at its quietest and hotels are at their cheapest.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Stockholm Arlanda, Sweden
- To: New York Newark, United States
- Airline: Icelandair
- Stops: 1 stop in Reykjavik
- Price: €341–€353 return
- When: February 2027
Example dates:
03/02/2027 - 14/02/2027
10/02/2027 - 17/02/2027
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The flight leaves Arlanda at 12:45, stops for 1h45 in Reykjavik and lands in Newark at 18:25 the same day. The return leaves at 19:35, stops for 1h20 in Reykjavik and lands in Stockholm at 11:45 the next morning. Kayak shows the price in kronor: 3,790 kr (€341) on 03/02 and 3,925 kr (€353) on 10/02. The Economy Light fare is the cheapest option, so check the baggage allowance before you book. Icelandair also lets you add a stopover in Iceland of up to 7 nights at no extra airfare. You need an approved ESTA to enter the US.
💰 How far does your money go?
A beer in a Stockholm bar costs about €8 and a coffee €4. New York is not cheap, but some things cost less than at home: a slice of pizza costs about €2.50, a bagel with cream cheese €4, a subway ride €2.70, and the Staten Island Ferry, with views of the Statue of Liberty, is free.
☀️ The Weather
February is the coldest month in New York. Expect highs of 4-6°C, nights around -3°C and a good chance of snow. Days are often bright and clear, and the museums, bars and theatres are warm.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in Midtown for the sights, or downtown for the neighbourhoods.
Pod Times Square · 8.6/10 · From €110/night
Small, smart rooms a short walk from Times Square and the subway.
citizenM New York Bowery · 8.7/10 · From €170/night
A modern hotel on the Lower East Side, with a rooftop bar over downtown Manhattan.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge · 9.0/10 · From €410/night
Right on the East River in Brooklyn, with the best views of the Manhattan skyline.
🎯 What to Do
New York's classics work in any season.
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: The ferry to Lady Liberty and the immigration museum on Ellis Island.
Empire State Building: The classic view over Manhattan from the 86th floor.
9/11 Memorial & Museum: The memorial pools and the museum at the World Trade Center.
MoMA: Van Gogh's Starry Night, Warhol and Picasso in one of the world's great art museums.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
New York is a good base for the US East Coast.
Washington, D.C.: Monuments and free museums, about 3 hours by train or 1h15 by air. Search flights
Boston: History, seafood and Harvard, about 1h15 by air or 4 hours by train. Search flights
Philadelphia: The Liberty Bell and cheesesteaks, about 1h30 by train.
Niagara Falls: The falls on the Canadian border, about 1h20 by air to Buffalo. Search flights
From €341 return, Stockholm to New York with a free Iceland stopover if you want one. Winter is the cheap season, so make the most of it.
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