Travelers of Benelux heading to USA in first half of 2016 may consider an interesting offer based on joint service of KLM / Air France. Currently you may book cheap return flights from Brussels or Antwerp to New York already from €351! (we based the price on two travellers as there is also €22 fee per booking). This is a price for a round trip including all taxes as well as checked in luggage. Please note that first leg from Belgium to Amsterdam (then directly to New York) are operated by train. You can not skip this leg otherwise rest of the itinerary would be voided. If you are looking for the cheapest options to New York this a great opportunity.. 
If you would need to check your connection possibilities from your home town we recommend to use service of Skyscanner. Once you reach New York you may find various styles and types of accomodation. If you are looking for nice safe but still budget accomodation we recommend to look for the hotels in Queens. It is still close to central New York area yet for much cheaper price. Hotel rooms are available already from $30 including american breakfast.
This promotional deal with Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa / United Airlines is valid for flights between 1st of November till 15th of December 2015 and from 8th of January till end of June 2016. Max stay 1 month. Valid for bookings made till 15th of November 2015 or until sold out.
Booking samples
Belgium - New York for €369 (directly with the airline, travel date sample
Brussels - New York from €340 (+€22 fee per booking)
Antwerp - New York for €340 (+€22 fee per booking)
Travel dates are the easiest to check directly with KLM as they offer week view. You may check some affordable accommodation via booking agents such as Hotelopia. They are now also offering 6% promotional code for additional discount off hotel rooms. More details to be fouund here.
Booking sample of cheap flights to USA - Belgium to New York from €351 here. In this case you would be flying from Brussels Railway Station to New York on 1st of March 2016 and returning back from USA to Europe on 16th of March 2016.
