Meet in the middle

Where to meet halfway between New York and Oslo

New York and Oslo are a cross-continental pair spanning North America and Europe. The fairest city to meet halfway is Boston (USA): roughly 3h from New York and 12h from Oslo, with a combined estimated flight cost of around $470. A fair meeting point isn't just the geographic middle — it's the city where the gap between what each traveller pays is smallest. MeetPoint ranks by the worst-off traveller's cost rather than the cheapest total. The best time to travel to destinations in this range is typically summer (June–August).

Top meeting destinations

USA

Boston

#1
~3h from New York
~$97
~12h from Oslo
~$373
Combined est.~$470

UK

Edinburgh

#2
~11h from New York
~$356
~4h from Oslo
~$145
Combined est.~$501

Canada

Montreal

#3
~3h from New York
~$124
~11h from Oslo
~$367
Combined est.~$491

Ireland

Dublin

#4
~11h from New York
~$350
~4h from Oslo
~$169
Combined est.~$519

USA

Washington DC

#5
~3h from New York
~$99
~12h from Oslo
~$398
Combined est.~$497

Estimated costs based on typical fares. Search live for exact prices on your travel dates.

Estimated flight costs to meet halfway

The table below shows estimated round-trip flight costs from New York and Oslo to each candidate meeting city, based on typical fares for this distance. Actual prices vary by date — use the live search for current rates.

CityFrom New YorkFrom OsloCombined est.
BestBoston, USA~$97~$373~$470
Edinburgh, UK~$356~$145~$501
Montreal, Canada~$124~$367~$491
Dublin, Ireland~$350~$169~$519
Washington DC, USA~$99~$398~$497

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The estimates above are based on distance formulas. Search with live prices from Kiwi to get exact costs for your travel dates.

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How MeetPoint finds the best spot

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Destinations are ranked by fairness — the person who'd pay most drives the score, not just the cheapest total.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best place to meet halfway between New York and Oslo?

Based on estimated flight costs, Boston (USA) is the fairest halfway point — roughly 3h and ~$97 from New York, and 12h and ~$373 from Oslo. Use the live search on MeetPoint to see exact prices for your travel dates.

How much does it cost to meet halfway between New York and Oslo?

Estimated costs vary by season and how far in advance you book. Based on typical flight distances, flying from New York to Boston costs around $97 and from Oslo around $373 — a combined ~$470. Search live prices on MeetPoint to get current fares.

How does MeetPoint find the fairest meeting point between New York and Oslo?

MeetPoint uses a fairness score that penalises destinations where one person would pay significantly more than the other. The top result isn't just the cheapest total — it's where the cost is most evenly shared. The ranking penalises the worst-off traveller's cost, not just the average.

Can I find a meet-in-the-middle flight destination for more than two people?

Yes — MeetPoint supports up to 4 departure cities simultaneously. It searches live flight prices from every origin and ranks destinations by the person who'd pay the most, ensuring no one gets left with an unfair share.

What's the cheapest city to fly to from both New York and Oslo?

The city with the lowest combined flight cost isn't always the fairest. Boston ranks #1 on MeetPoint because it balances both legs well. Use the live search to compare all candidate cities across your exact travel dates and find the cheapest midpoint for your group.

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