Fourth of July trips from College Station
One stop via Dallas: New York and Chicago. No nonstop seen to Honolulu on the dates searched recently.
July 4, 2027 falls on a Sunday, so the federal holiday is Monday, July 5. Fares from College Station for the long weekend, Friday, July 2 to Monday, July 5.
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Saved round trips for Fourth of July weekend 2027 (Jul 2 – Jul 5, 2027).
Cheapest right now: Chicago $513 · New York $629 · Honolulu $1,088
Flights for the months ahead
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK), the months ahead: 72 priced flights on 72 exact dates. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
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Route overview: College Station to New York (JFK) flight deals
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK): November 2026
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 – Nov 9 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Nov 7 – Nov 14 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Nov 10 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $260.00 |
| Nov 12 – Nov 15 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Nov 13 – Nov 16 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Nov 14 – Nov 21 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $552.00 |
| Nov 17 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $260.00 |
| Nov 19 – Nov 22 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $552.00 |
| Nov 20 – Nov 23 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $624.00 |
| Nov 21 – Nov 28 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $624.00 |
| Nov 24 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $338.00 |
| Nov 24 – Nov 29 · 5 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $624.00 |
| Nov 26 – Nov 29 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $624.00 |
| Nov 27 – Nov 30 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $624.00 |
| Nov 28 – Dec 5 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $552.00 |
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK): December 2026
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $260.00 |
| Dec 3 – Dec 6 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Dec 4 – Dec 7 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Dec 5 – Dec 12 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Dec 8 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $260.00 |
| Dec 10 – Dec 13 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Dec 11 – Dec 14 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Dec 12 – Dec 19 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $564.00 |
| Dec 15 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $260.00 |
| Dec 17 – Dec 20 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $564.00 |
| Dec 18 – Dec 21 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $648.00 |
| Dec 19 – Dec 26 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $648.00 |
| Dec 22 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $351.00 |
| Dec 22 – Dec 27 · 5 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $648.00 |
| Dec 24 – Dec 27 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $648.00 |
| Dec 25 – Dec 28 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $648.00 |
| Dec 26 – Jan 2 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $648.00 |
| Dec 29 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $351.00 |
| Dec 30 – Jan 2 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $648.00 |
| Dec 31 – Jan 3 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $648.00 |
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK): January 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 4 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $564.00 |
| Jan 2 – Jan 9 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $564.00 |
| Jan 5 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $260.00 |
| Jan 7 – Jan 10 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Jan 8 – Jan 11 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Jan 9 – Jan 16 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Jan 12 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $260.00 |
| Jan 14 – Jan 17 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Jan 15 – Jan 18 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Jan 16 – Jan 23 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Jan 19 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $260.00 |
| Jan 21 – Jan 24 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Jan 22 – Jan 25 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Jan 23 – Jan 30 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Jan 26 · One way | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $260.00 |
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK): February 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12 – Feb 15 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
| Feb 13 – Feb 20 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $480.00 |
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK): March 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12 – Mar 15 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $516.00 |
| Mar 13 – Mar 20 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $516.00 |
| Mar 25 – Mar 29 · 4 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $555.50 |
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK): April 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9 – Apr 12 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $530.00 |
| Apr 10 – Apr 17 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $530.00 |
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK): May 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 – May 10 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $530.00 |
| May 8 – May 15 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $530.00 |
| May 28 – May 31 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $583.00 |
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK): June 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4 – Jun 7 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $530.00 |
| Jun 5 – Jun 12 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $530.00 |
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK): July 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2 – Jul 5 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $609.50 |
| Jul 2 – Jul 6 · 4 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $609.50 |
| Jul 3 – Jul 10 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $569.75 |
| Jul 30 – Aug 2 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $530.00 |
| Jul 31 – Aug 7 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $530.00 |
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK): August 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27 – Aug 30 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $530.00 |
| Aug 28 – Sep 4 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $556.50 |
College Station (CLL) to New York (JFK): September 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3 – Sep 6 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $583.00 |
| Sep 17 – Sep 20 · 3 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $530.00 |
| Sep 18 – Sep 25 · 7 nights | American Airlines | Up to 1 stop each way | $530.00 |
2026-11-06 → 2026-11-09 · $480.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2026-11-06 13:28:00 → JFK 2026-11-06 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2026-11-06 13:28:00 → DFW 2026-11-06 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2026-11-06 16:26:00 → JFK 2026-11-06 21:00:00.
- American Airlines AA1953 / AA3431: JFK 2026-11-09 18:29:00 → CLL 2026-11-09 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 381 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1953: JFK 2026-11-09 18:29:00 → DFW 2026-11-09 21:49:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA3431: DFW 2026-11-09 22:54:00 → CLL 2026-11-09 23:50:00.
2026-11-10 · one way · $260.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2026-11-10 13:28:00 → JFK 2026-11-10 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2026-11-10 13:28:00 → DFW 2026-11-10 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2026-11-10 16:26:00 → JFK 2026-11-10 21:00:00.
2026-11-19 → 2026-11-22 · $552.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2026-11-19 13:28:00 → JFK 2026-11-19 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2026-11-19 13:28:00 → DFW 2026-11-19 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2026-11-19 16:26:00 → JFK 2026-11-19 21:00:00.
- American Airlines AA1953 / AA3431: JFK 2026-11-22 18:29:00 → CLL 2026-11-22 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 381 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1953: JFK 2026-11-22 18:29:00 → DFW 2026-11-22 21:49:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA3431: DFW 2026-11-22 22:54:00 → CLL 2026-11-22 23:50:00.
2026-11-28 → 2026-12-05 · $552.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2026-11-28 13:28:00 → JFK 2026-11-28 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2026-11-28 13:28:00 → DFW 2026-11-28 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2026-11-28 16:26:00 → JFK 2026-11-28 21:00:00.
- American Airlines AA1953 / AA3431: JFK 2026-12-05 18:29:00 → CLL 2026-12-05 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 381 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1953: JFK 2026-12-05 18:29:00 → DFW 2026-12-05 21:49:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA3431: DFW 2026-12-05 22:54:00 → CLL 2026-12-05 23:50:00.
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-19 · $564.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2026-12-12 13:28:00 → JFK 2026-12-12 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2026-12-12 13:28:00 → DFW 2026-12-12 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2026-12-12 16:26:00 → JFK 2026-12-12 21:00:00.
- American Airlines AA1953 / AA3431: JFK 2026-12-19 18:29:00 → CLL 2026-12-19 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 381 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1953: JFK 2026-12-19 18:29:00 → DFW 2026-12-19 21:49:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA3431: DFW 2026-12-19 22:54:00 → CLL 2026-12-19 23:50:00.
2026-12-25 → 2026-12-28 · $648.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2026-12-25 13:28:00 → JFK 2026-12-25 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2026-12-25 13:28:00 → DFW 2026-12-25 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2026-12-25 16:26:00 → JFK 2026-12-25 21:00:00.
- American Airlines AA1953 / AA3431: JFK 2026-12-28 18:29:00 → CLL 2026-12-28 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 381 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1953: JFK 2026-12-28 18:29:00 → DFW 2026-12-28 21:49:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA3431: DFW 2026-12-28 22:54:00 → CLL 2026-12-28 23:50:00.
2027-01-07 → 2027-01-10 · $480.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2027-01-07 13:28:00 → JFK 2027-01-07 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2027-01-07 13:28:00 → DFW 2027-01-07 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2027-01-07 16:26:00 → JFK 2027-01-07 21:00:00.
- American Airlines AA1953 / AA3431: JFK 2027-01-10 18:29:00 → CLL 2027-01-10 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 381 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1953: JFK 2027-01-10 18:29:00 → DFW 2027-01-10 21:49:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA3431: DFW 2027-01-10 22:54:00 → CLL 2027-01-10 23:50:00.
2027-01-21 → 2027-01-24 · $480.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2027-01-21 13:28:00 → JFK 2027-01-21 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2027-01-21 13:28:00 → DFW 2027-01-21 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2027-01-21 16:26:00 → JFK 2027-01-21 21:00:00.
- American Airlines AA1953 / AA3431: JFK 2027-01-24 18:29:00 → CLL 2027-01-24 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 381 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1953: JFK 2027-01-24 18:29:00 → DFW 2027-01-24 21:49:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA3431: DFW 2027-01-24 22:54:00 → CLL 2027-01-24 23:50:00.
2027-03-13 → 2027-03-20 · $516.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2027-03-13 13:28:00 → JFK 2027-03-13 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2027-03-13 13:28:00 → DFW 2027-03-13 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2027-03-13 16:26:00 → JFK 2027-03-13 21:00:00.
- American Airlines AA1953 / AA3431: JFK 2027-03-20 18:29:00 → CLL 2027-03-20 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 381 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1953: JFK 2027-03-20 18:29:00 → DFW 2027-03-20 21:49:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA3431: DFW 2027-03-20 22:54:00 → CLL 2027-03-20 23:50:00.
2027-05-28 → 2027-05-31 · $583.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2027-05-28 13:28:00 → JFK 2027-05-28 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2027-05-28 13:28:00 → DFW 2027-05-28 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2027-05-28 16:26:00 → JFK 2027-05-28 21:00:00.
- American Airlines AA1953 / AA3431: JFK 2027-05-31 18:29:00 → CLL 2027-05-31 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 381 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1953: JFK 2027-05-31 18:29:00 → DFW 2027-05-31 21:49:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA3431: DFW 2027-05-31 22:54:00 → CLL 2027-05-31 23:50:00.
2027-07-30 → 2027-08-02 · $530.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2027-07-30 13:28:00 → JFK 2027-07-30 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2027-07-30 13:28:00 → DFW 2027-07-30 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2027-07-30 16:26:00 → JFK 2027-07-30 21:00:00.
- American Airlines AA1953 / AA3431: JFK 2027-08-02 18:29:00 → CLL 2027-08-02 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 381 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1953: JFK 2027-08-02 18:29:00 → DFW 2027-08-02 21:49:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA3431: DFW 2027-08-02 22:54:00 → CLL 2027-08-02 23:50:00.
2027-09-18 → 2027-09-25 · $530.00
- American Airlines AA3872 / AA1315: CLL 2027-09-18 13:28:00 → JFK 2027-09-18 21:00:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3872: CLL 2027-09-18 13:28:00 → DFW 2027-09-18 14:46:00; layover at DFW: 100 minutes.
- AA1315: DFW 2027-09-18 16:26:00 → JFK 2027-09-18 21:00:00.
- American Airlines AA1953 / AA3431: JFK 2027-09-25 18:29:00 → CLL 2027-09-25 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 381 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1953: JFK 2027-09-25 18:29:00 → DFW 2027-09-25 21:49:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA3431: DFW 2027-09-25 22:54:00 → CLL 2027-09-25 23:50:00.
More dates for this route
- Nov 6, 2026 → Nov 9, 2026
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- Nov 26, 2026 → Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 8, 2026 · One way
- Dec 18, 2026 → Dec 21, 2026
- Dec 29, 2026 · One way
- Jan 7, 2027 → Jan 10, 2027
- Jan 19, 2027 · One way
- Feb 13, 2027 → Feb 20, 2027
- May 8, 2027 → May 15, 2027
- Jul 3, 2027 → Jul 10, 2027
- Sep 18, 2027 → Sep 25, 2027
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Where to go from College Station
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| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (JFK) | Macy's 4th of July Fireworks over the New York skyline, plus Rockaway and Coney Island | 1 stop via Dallas | $629 (airline $663) | Jul 2–5, 2027 | Check prices |
| Chicago (ORD) | Navy Pier's summer fireworks over Lake Michigan, lakefront beaches and river boat tours | 1 stop via Dallas | $513 (airline $541) | Jul 2–5, 2027 | Check prices |
| Oahu / Honolulu (HNL) | Waikiki and Ala Moana Beach Park, with calm summer water on Oahu's North Shore | No nonstop seen | $1,088 (airline $1,148) | Jul 2–5, 2027 | Check prices |
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About these places
2027 programs aren't announced yet; the big fireworks shows here are usually on the Fourth itself. Times and launch sites can change, so check before you go.
Facts checked October 7, 2026. Sources: OPM: 2027 federal holidays · National Park Service: Independence Day in the nation's capital · NPS: parade, A Capitol Fourth and National Mall fireworks on July 4 · Boston Symphony Orchestra: Boston Pops July 4 concert and fireworks · Macy's 4th of July Fireworks · Visit Philadelphia: Wawa Welcome America fireworks · Visit Music City: Nashville's July 4th · Port of San Diego: Big Bay Boom · NBC Chicago: Navy Pier fireworks
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