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What is the best way to travel to Poland from the US?

The cheapest way to get from United States to Poland is to fly and bus which costs $250 - $850 and takes 14h. What is the fastest way to get from United States to Poland? The quickest way to get from United States to Poland is to fly which costs $350 - $1,100 and takes 11h 42m.



The best way to travel to Poland from the U.S. is via a direct, non-stop flight operated by LOT Polish Airlines, which offers the most comprehensive network of connections from major American hubs. You can fly directly into Warsaw (WAW) from New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Chicago (ORD), Miami (MIA), Los Angeles (LAX), and San Francisco (SFO). For those heading to southern Poland, LOT also offers direct seasonal flights from Chicago and New York to Krakow (KRK). These non-stop journeys typically take between 9 and 12 hours depending on the departure city. If you cannot find a direct flight, the most efficient "one-stop" alternatives are through major European hubs like Frankfurt (Lufthansa), Munich, or Copenhagen (SAS), which offer frequent 1-hour connecting flights to several Polish cities including Wroclaw, Gdansk, and Poznan. In 2026, United Airlines has also expanded its codeshare partnership with LOT, making it easier to book these routes through a domestic U.S. carrier. For the best value, travelers are encouraged to book at least three months in advance, as economy fares on these routes typically range from $450 to $800 depending on the season and seat availability.

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How to get to Poland. Several budget airlines fly into Warsaw and Kraków, Poland's two most popular cities, but there are also an increasing number of flights into Gdansk, Wroclaw and Poznan from major Western European destinations. Poland has rail connections with all its neighbouring countries.

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The best time to travel to Poland is June - August because of the dry and warm weather. However, if you want to avoid the summer crowds of tourists, September - October is also a great time with even lower prices. The cheapest months to fly to Poland are February and March.

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Popular Poland flights
  • To Warsaw.
  • To Krakow.
  • To Gdansk.
  • To Wroclaw.
  • To Rzeszow.
  • To Bydgoszcz.
  • To Katowice.
  • To Lodz.


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Recommended time to visit: The most popular time for sightseeing in Poland is during the warmer and drier summer months of June - August. However, if you'd like to avoid the summer crowds then the shoulder seasons of spring (March - April) and autumn (September - October) see pleasant weather and lower prices.

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While Warsaw is a beautiful city, Krakow has more of a character. Especially if it's your first time in Poland, I recommend Krakow over Warsaw by a long shot. In my opinion, Krakow is by far one of the best cities to visit in Poland.

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The minimum gross wage per hour in Poland as of January 2023 amounted to 22.8 zloty. As of July 2024, the minimum hourly wage will increase to 28.1 zloty gross, which was an increase of 4.6 zloty compared to the previous year.

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The primary means of transport for budget travellers in Poland is by train, and the PKP railway system runs three main types. Express services (ekspresowy), particularly IC (intercity) or EC (eurocity), stop at major cities only, and seat reservations (miejscówka; 10–12.50zl) are compulsory.

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Average domestic airfare price by day
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly domestically.
  • Saturday and Monday flights can help you avoid the Sunday rush.
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally.
  • Book one to three months in advance.
  • Set a price alert.


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Low season (November–February) is best for photography and budget travel. Prices drop during the winter months when visitors are few, which makes it an excellent time for budget travelers to visit.

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