You can fly to New York City for under $200 right now

As the weather warms up in New York City, there's no better time to save money and book flights to the Big Apple for less than $200, a price tag nearly 70% less than normal for certain routes.

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Deal basics

Airlines: Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United.
Routes: Los Angeles; Fort Lauderdale; Atlanta; Charleston, South Carolina; Chicago; Dallas; Kansas City, Missouri; Minneapolis; Nashville; Tampa; Raleigh, North Carolina; Milwaukee and others to New York City.
How to book: Browse Google Flights and book directly through the airline.
Travel dates: April through May and August through February. Exact availability varies by route and some include limited peak summer and/or winter holiday availability.
Book by: One to two days.

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Sample flights

This deal features wide availability to all three New York-area airports — Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — departing from cities across the U.S., though some of the best-priced round-trip flights include those from:

• Boston, starting at $78.
• Miami, starting at $98.
• Atlanta and Tampa, starting at $118.
• Nashville; West Palm Beach, Florida; and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, starting at $128.
• Orlando, starting at $138.
• Minneapolis, starting at $148.
• Kansas City, starting at $168.
• Milwaukee, starting at $178.
• Indianapolis, starting at $188.
• Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, starting at $198.

Because this deal features flights on a variety of carriers, start your search on Google Flights by entering your origin city and New York City as your destination.

This particular flight is for Alaska Airlines' Saver fare, which is their most basic economy fare type. In addition to allowing passengers to carry one carry-on item, Saver fares can be modified within 24 hours of purchase.

If you were to book a flight on one of the other carriers mentioned, note that the cheapest fares may or may not include a full-size carry-on. You will want to factor in an additional $50-$80 to upgrade for checked luggage on all airlines excluding Southwest Airlines.

For example, take a look at this round-trip flight departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on JetBlue for just $108.

Although the price is right, this is a Blue Basic fare, which only includes one personal item that can fit under the seat in front of you.

Any full-size carry-on bag brought to the gate will incur a fee and need to be checked. The fee is $65 (if it would be your first or second checked bag) or $180 (if it’s your third).

Neither Blue Basic nor the regular economy class (Blue) includes checked baggage, so factor in an additional $35 for your first bag and $45 for your second should you choose to check bags. Change and cancel fees also apply to both.

As always, some of the mentioned routes might be available flying Southwest for a similarly priced ticket.

Because Google Flights omits Southwest search results, you may want to consider checking the carrier's Low Fare Calendar to see if your route is available. This is especially true for travelers who intend to check bags as all Southwest fare types include one full-size carry-on, a personal item and two checked bags.

Maximize your purchase

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Bottom line

Most of the flights in this deal are nonstop and priced at up to 70% below their normal price. As New York City continues to get back to normal, we can expect flights to get more expensive, which makes this deal one to consider.