$154+ Cheap flights to Ithaca, NY

Ithaca sees all four seasons, so you should pack accordingly. Summer typically starts around the end of May through August, with the hottest temperatures occurring in July at highs of about 90°F during the day. This is a time for short sleeves and shorts, but you may want to pack jeans and a light jacket for the evenings, as it can get down to around 61°F. In fall (September to November) and spring (March to May), you may encounter t-shirt weather as well as chillier days with a chance of so, so you may want thicker jackets and sweaters in your luggage as well. Winter starts around November and goes through to March, with the coldest temperatures in January. You’ll definitely want warm clothing or layers, as well as warm socks and boots or waterproof shoes, especially if you plan on outdoor excursions.

Ithaca is known for having over 150 waterfalls within a 10-mile area, so hikers and nature lovers can find a trail that suits them. There’s Taughannock Falls State Park with easy to moderate trails under 2 miles, and Buttermilk Falls State Park with trails from easy to strenuous that are around 1 mile. There are also biking and running trails along Cayuga Lake if you prefer paved surfaces. You do mix a little star-gazing during the day with the Sagan Planet Walk, or you could support local artists with a visit to the Community Arts Partnership. And then there’s downtown Ithaca and the Commons, where you can wander through local galleries and boutiques or sit and enjoy a snack or a full meal along Restaurant Row.

The Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) has bus services running near the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH). You may have to walk about a mile to the stop on Warren Road and Dart Drive. You will need to have exact change because the fare machines and bus drivers will not give you change. If you would rather get a ride directly from the airport, you can catch a taxi 24 hours a day, or you can book an Uber or Lyft ride to pick you up. If you would rather drive yourself, there are car rental companies operating out of ITH, including Avis, Budget, and Hertz.

Booking a flight to Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH) is your only option if you intend on flying to Ithaca. It is only a 4.0 mi journey from Tompkins County to Ithaca’s city center. Booking flights from New York to Ithaca Tompkins County should be relatively easy as there are 9 daily flights from 2 different airlines.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Ithaca on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Ithaca.

Ithaca Tompkins County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Ithaca. One-way flights to Ithaca Tompkins County typically cost $148, while round-trip flights cost around $189.

A round-trip flight to Ithaca will typically cost around $239, however they can be found for as little as $189.

For those looking to save time traveling to Ithaca, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 16 minutes).

If being close to Cornell Botanic Gardens is important to you, you’ll want to land at Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport.

Yes. Those touching down at Ithaca Tompkins County can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Ithaca Tompkins County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University is the closest property to Ithaca Tompkins County (0.0 mi away from Ithaca Tompkins County).