Okay, we know we’re still technically in winter, but these past few days of 50ºish weather–take that, Phil!!!–has us daydreaming about spring like it’s nobody’s business. And before we know it, summer will be at our doorstep (shh, no one remind us about NYC’s third winter, PLEASE!). Thus, the sweet excitement for summer travel is all that’s occupying our brains, and we’ve got some exciting things to look forward to.
Beyond the opportunity to hop on the first-ever nonstop flight from the U.S. to Italy’s stunning Puglia region, this summer British low-cost airline group easyJet is offering flights under $300 for trips from NYC to Croatia!
By doing a quick search surrounding summer flights on easyJet’s site, we found quite a few options from NYC’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Croatia’s Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) for as low as $255–this one departs Tuesday, July 15th, 2025–and there are several other options below $350 as well throughout the months of June and July. Prices start to pick up a bit in August, but they’re still not terrible, with the cheapest flight we found costing $426 on Tuesday, August 5th. Both flights require a quick stop at London Gatwick on the way, a perfect opportunity to hangout with our friends across the pond!
The flights are operated by Norse and easyJet, with the option to book Economy Light, which includes one underseat cabin bag, one large cabin bag, and the option to make changes to your flight if needed, or Premium Light, which includes the same Economy Light offerings as well as two in-flight meals and priority check-in.
Keep in mind that, though the U.S. passport is one of the most powerful in the world, beginning this year NYers visiting Croatia will need a special travel authorization–or an ETIAS–being it lies in the Schengen Zone. Additionally, you’ll need to keep in mind the 90/180-day rule and the 6-month passport rule.
Croatia is, however, one of the many destinations U.S. passport holders can travel to visa-free, so no need to worry about that on top of everything else!
As for Croatia itself, the Balkanic country is primarily known for its stunning Adriatic coastline dotted with numerous islands, the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park, the historic Diocletian’s Palace in Split, and, of course, delicious food and wine. It’s definitely worth spending several days exploring Split and Dubrovnik as well as island-hopping.
Moreover, Croatia is generally considered safe and friendly to American tourists–sounds to us like the perfect summer escape! Going off of that, this breathtaking nordic country was deemed the safest place to travel in 2025.