NYC to Niagara Falls 1-Day Tour: Flight and Land-Airfare Included

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Overview

Make the most of your time in New York City with this unforgettable one-day air tour to Niagara Falls. Skip the long drive and fly directly to Buffalo, where a professional guide will take you on a scenic journey to both the American and Canadian sides of the falls. Witness the thundering power of Niagara up close, enjoy seasonal experiences like the Hornblower Cruises (Boat ride) or Journey Behind the Falls, and return to NYC the same evening—refreshed and inspired.

This one-day tour is ideal for travelers seeking to experience one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders without the hassle of overnight planning.

What's Included

  • Airport staff at departure
  • Seasonal attraction tickets: Hornblower Cruises(summer) or Journey Behind the Falls (winter)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
  • Transportation between hotels and New York City Airport
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Meeting Location

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Terminal 5
Queens, NY 11430, USA

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What To Expect

New York City

Make your own way from your accommodation to JFK Airport Terminal 5.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Terminal 5

Flight schedule vary depending on the date and will be communicated to you once arrangements are made. At least 2 hours before flights, please check- in yourself at the JetBlue counter in John F. Kennedy Intl Airport, Terminal 5 by your passport and then proceed security point, boarding gate.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

JetBlue Airways

We fly from New York to Buffalo, upstate New York for 90 minutes.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Meet our local guide at the meeting point and get in the vehicle. You will see Niagara Falls just in 30 minutes by van.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rainbow Bridge

We will cross the border and enter Canada. You will need to present your passport, so please have it ready.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Niagara Falls Canada

Now we've entered Canada. We'll continue driving to our first tourist spot.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Table Rock Welcome Centre

Located right in front of the waterfall at the edge of Horseshoe Falls, this is one of the best spots to experience Niagara Falls up close. You can feel the spray of the water right next to the falls and see Horseshoe Falls from a very close distance. It's a very popular spot for taking photos.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Niagara City Cruises

Voyage to the Falls Boat Tourin summer season (May-December)! The 20-minute Voyage to the Falls boat tour, sailing from Niagara Falls, Canada, brings guests on the journey of a lifetime. Enjoy stunning views of the Niagara Gorge, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls, and come face-to-face with the famous Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Feel the thundering roar, awesome power, and amazing mist (a protective souvenir recyclable mist poncho is provided) that come along with these natural wonders. *In inter season (January-April), we take you to Journey Behind the Falls instead.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rainbow Bridge

We will cross the border again and enter U.S.A. You will need to present your passport, so please have it ready.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Niagara Falls

Now we've come back to U.S.A. We'll continue driving to our last tourist spot.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Niagara Falls State Park

Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest state park in the United States, established in 1885 and is known as a place where you can experience the magnificent Niagara Falls up close. We will visit Luna Island or Prospect Point. You can view the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. It was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape architecture and the designer of Central Park. If you're lucky, you might even see a rainbow.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

It's time to head back to New York. Let's use the waiting time before the flight to buy some souvenirs and eat some famous Buffalo wings while we wait for boarding.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

JetBlue Airways

After a 90-minute flight, we will arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Terminal 5

Make your own way to your accommodation.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New York City

Thank you for joining our tour!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Tour duration includes transfer time of airplane between New York city and Buffalo and motor vehicle between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, passing immigration of US and Canada, boarding process and waiting for Airplane.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on NYC to Niagara Falls 1-Day Tour: Flight and Land-Airfare Included?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • Airport staff at departure
  • Seasonal attraction tickets: Hornblower Cruises(summer) or Journey Behind the Falls (winter)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private tour Date:2026/12/27, 29,30
  • Group Tour Date:2026/12/24,26,29
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round-trip Airline tickets between New York City and Buffalo, NY
  • Mist poncho when boarding the sightseeing boat
  • Tour of Niagara Falls (U.S. and Canadian sides) by Professional, Experienced local guide
  • Lunch
  • Transportation between hotels and New York City Airport

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Tour duration includes transfer time of airplane between New York city and Buffalo and motor vehicle between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, passing immigration of US and Canada, boarding process and waiting for Airplane.
  • The locations visited may be subject to change due to weather, flight, traffic, border crossings, or other factors.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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