The Chisinau — New York route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including LC Busre SAC, HiSky, Wizz Air, Wizz Air, and Tarom. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $342. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
Chișinău International Airport (KIV) serves as Moldova’s main international gateway and typically functions as a modest regional hub rather than a large intercontinental airport. It usually hosts a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers operating flights across Europe, the CIS and occasional seasonal routes, with fares often perceived as competitive for the region. The airport sits about 12 km (roughly 20–30 minutes by car) southeast of downtown Chișinău; taxis and rideshare services are the quickest option, often costing in a moderate local range, while public buses and minibuses connect the airport to the city center in approximately 30–45 minutes for a very low fare. Pros: compact terminal, straightforward transfers and short city access times; cons: limited shopping and lounge options and fewer long-haul amenities compared with larger European hubs.
Newark Liberty International (EWR) — Serving as a major international and transatlantic gateway for the New York region, Newark typically handles a mix of legacy carriers and some international airlines, plus a fair share of connecting traffic. It’s located in Newark, New Jersey, about 16–20 km (10–12 miles) from Midtown Manhattan; travel times can be roughly 20–40 minutes by NJ Transit or Amtrak to Penn Station, 25–40 minutes by the AirTrain plus PATH/subway, or 30–60 minutes by taxi or rideshare depending on traffic, with fares varying by service and time of day. Pros: extensive international routes and frequent train links; cons: can be congested and a bit farther from Manhattan than some alternatives.
John F. Kennedy International (JFK) — JFK is typically the region’s primary international hub for long-haul and intercontinental flights, with a heavy presence of full-service network carriers and many international alliances. The airport lies in southeast Queens, about 20–25 km (12–16 miles) from Midtown Manhattan; the AirTrain combined with subway or Long Island Rail Road usually takes 40–60 minutes to reach central Manhattan, while taxis and rideshares often take 35–70 minutes depending on traffic, with higher fares during peak hours and tolls. Pros: wide range of long-haul routes and amenities; cons: travel time to the city can be long and variable.
LaGuardia (LGA) — LaGuardia typically functions as a busy domestic and short-haul airport focused on U.S. and nearby international flights, popular with both legacy and low-cost carriers. Located in northern Queens only about 8–13 km (5–8 miles) from Midtown, it’s usually the quickest option for domestic travelers: buses and subway connections commonly take 20–45 minutes, while taxis or rideshares can be 15–35 minutes depending on traffic, with generally lower fares than JFK for short trips. Pros: proximity to Manhattan and fast domestic connections; cons: fewer long-haul flights and facilities can be more crowded or limited compared with larger international hubs.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Chisinau to New York is $354 (January 2027), while the maximum is $506 (September 2026). On average, a ticket costs $419–$871.
