The city of New York is served by three major airports. The largest of the three is the John F Kennedy Airport, JFK to natives. This airport is one of the busiest in the nation. There have been legendary delays out of JFK caused by sheer congestion and new security protocols, but it's getting much better. One distinct advantage of JFK is that it's easy and inexpensive to get to the city. If you travel light enough, you can take the free bus to the subway - making the grand total of your trip into the city only $1.50 per person. 

One of the major airports to serve New York isn't even in New York. Newark International Airport is located in neighboring New Jersey, and is only about 12 miles to mid-town. Traveling through Newark Airport often pleasant until you are confronted with trying to get to Manhattan. The bus system is often too convoluted for out-of-towners and cabs can get quite expensive. A trip into the city by taxi will cost you over $40. 

The last major airport serving New York is LaGuardia Airport. LaGuardia has domestic flights only and frequent shuttle service to Boston and Washington DC. People flying into LaGuardia are often surprised by the length of the runway. As you approach for a landing, it looks and feels like you're about to land on the water. It's a bit unsettling for nervous flyers, so be prepared.