San Antonio International (SAT) serves the region of Greater San Antonio, and is located about eight miles from the downtown section of the city. It can be reached by interstate routes 35 and 410, as well as Highway 281. Flight duration is about six hours to New York La Guardia (LGA), and upon arrival, you will be very near interstate routes 278 and 678.

Attractions

The Empire State Building is still one of the tallest buildings in the world, and dominates the NYC skyline. Central Park is a huge greenspace area in the city and home to the Central Park Zoo, a huge lake and Strawberry Fields, the section made famous by its reference to John Lennon.

Broadway is the internationally acknowledged mecca of theater entertainment, with many long-running classics as well as exciting new shows being performed at any point in time. Fifth Avenue is famous around the world as a shopping center, featuring the creations of high-end designers in numerous flagship stores. Wall Street is a great financial center, home to the most important stock exchanges.

Hints and tips

New York City is generally hot from June to September, averaging temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s, and cooler in spring and fall months. Winters can see temperatures below freezing, with frequent snowfall. Precipitation is steady all year, averaging three to four inches per month.