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Many people dismiss Newark as simply a town close to New York City, but savvy travelers know that cheap flights to Newark means easy access to New York City, Hartford, Philadelphia and other cities in the Northeast. As the largest city in New Jersey and a key transportation hub, Newark's Liberty International Airport welcomes approximately 32 million passengers a year traveling on Newark flights.
Once outside of the airport, however, Newark offers visitors great restaurants, an expansive shopping district and a growing business economy. For travelers with a little extra time on their hands before their next Newark flight, check out the Montclair Art Museum, complete with artwork from American painters including John Singer Sargent and Edward Hopper. The Newark Museum features art and natural history exhibits, a planetarium and small zoo.
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Summer temperatures are in the 80s (Fahrenheit). In September and October the temperatures drop to the 70s and 60s. Winter is mild with temperatures in the 30s and 40s, although it can go down into the 20s. Spring starts in March with temperatures reaching 50.
Peak Season:
July is the warmest month, but also the wettest, so expect some rain.
Off season:
Winter time, when the city is coldest is the least popular time to visit, is also the best time to find cheap flights to Newark. January is the coldest month of the year.
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Many travelers arriving at Newark are trying to get to Manhattan. The Transportation Options pages on the airport Web site has fare and schedule information for buses, AirTrain, and the SuperShuttle to Manhattan and the boroughs as well as points in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. You can also book tickets in advance from online.
If the amount of information on the web site looks daunting, the How to Ride the System page walks you through the process of deciding which station you want to go to and which train or bus to take.
Here are some tips about navigating from the airport to Manhattan:
Information on connecting to John F. Kennedy or LaGuardia Airport is available on the airport Web site.
When your cheap flight to Newark lands, pick up a rental car at one of the companies adjacent to the airport. A list of companies is posted on the airport’s website. Once you’re in town, you can get around by public transportation. But there are plenty of parking lots available downtown.
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