Cheap Flights from New York to Bilbao
Cheap Flights from New York to Bilbao
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Bilbao? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Bilbao vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Bilbao for specific travel dates.
2026-11-16
JFK - BIO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $180.4
2026-11-16
JFK - BIO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $109.9
2026-11-16
JFK - BIO
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $180.4
2026-11-16
JFK - BIO
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 27,500 Pts + $40.7
2026-11-16
JFK - BIO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 34,700 Pts + $105.4
2026-11-16
JFK - BIO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $53.6
New York to Bilbao flight facts
Distance
3,538 mi
5,693 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 7h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+6h
Bilbao is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Bilbao
BIO · Bilbao
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - Bordeaux · Bordeaux is 152 mi from Bilbao
Premium cabin flights from New York to Bilbao
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
JFK - BIO
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 75,000 Pts + $98.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
JFK - BIO
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 88,000 Pts + $28.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
EWR - BIO
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $28.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Brinas (Spain)
Palacio Tondon, La Rioja Brinas
From Pts or $171
San Sebastian (Spain)
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
From Pts or $360
Bilbao (Spain)
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $123
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Bilbao depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Bilbao.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Bilbao.
New York and Bilbao are about 3,538 miles (5,693 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 3,538-mile straight-line distance takes about 7h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Bilbao is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Bilbao: Bilbao (BIO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Bilbao, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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