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Cheapest time to fly from London to New York City

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration15 h and 35 mFlights between London and New York City take, on average, 15 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£282Cheapest price for a flight between London and New York City found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to New York City

Destination airportsJohn F. Kennedy International AirportWhen travelling from London to New York City

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to New York City

Airlines flying this routeNorse Atlantic UK, American Airlines, Virgin AtlanticAirline(s) with flights between London to New York City

One-way average Price£644The average price for a flight London - New York City at Opodo is £644, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to New York City when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to New York City

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.34 USD

1 USD = 0.75 GBP

Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 3,458 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

New York City airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 mi

undefined (LGA)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Find cheap flights from London to New York City

London to New York City flights land at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey.

Direct flights to New York leave from Heathrow and Gatwick, with American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic and Norse Atlantic Airways on the route.

Over the last few days, the cheapest London to New York flight found on Opodo was £282. Fares change with your dates, so comparing a few days around your trip can find you a lower price.

Getting to London airport

London to New York flights take off from Heathrow or Gatwick, so check which one your ticket names and arrive there in good time.

Heathrow Airport

Heathrow is about 25km west of central London. Ways to get there:

By train: the Heathrow Express from Paddington, the fastest rail link between central London and the airport
By train: the Elizabeth line, which crosses central London to the airport
By Tube: the Piccadilly line, the cheapest rail option

Gatwick Airport

Gatwick is about 47km south of central London. The Gatwick Express runs from Victoria, and taxis are available to both airports.

Things to do in New York City

New York City, the city of skyscrapers, is one of the world's great cities. Places to see:

Brooklyn: a hip neighbourhood of bohemian cafés, pubs and boutiques, and a good place to start
Brooklyn Bridge: walk across it into Manhattan for views of the skyline and the East River
Fifth Avenue: Manhattan's famous shopping street, running past the Empire State Building and the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Times Square: the junction known for its giant illuminated billboards, at the heart of the Theater District
Central Park: the green heart of Manhattan, with lakes, lawns and the Central Park Zoo
Statue of Liberty: reached by ferry from Battery Park, with Ellis Island on the same trip

End your trip on Broadway by watching a live show in one of the theatres around Times Square.

Best time to visit New York City

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months for walking the city, with mild days and the trees of Central Park in blossom or in autumn colours.

New York summers are hot and humid, while winters are cold, sometimes with snow.

December is the month for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, the ice rinks and the festive shop windows, and the year ends with the ball drop on Times Square on New Year's Eve. In November, the New York City Marathon runs through all five boroughs.

How to get to New York City city centre

Flights from London to New York land at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens or at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Taxis are available at both.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

From JFK, the AirTrain links the terminals with the New York City Subway at Jamaica, where lines E, J and Z run into Manhattan.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark is in New Jersey, a neighbouring state, but conveniently connected by trains: the AirTrain Newark runs to the airport rail station, from where trains reach Manhattan in no time.

LaGuardia Airport, the third New York airport, receives no flights from Europe, so London flights do not use it.

Entry requirements for the United States

British passport holders need an ESTA, the US travel authorisation, for stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the whole of your planned stay in the United States.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to New York City

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to New York City?

When you fly from London to New York City the average price is £644. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to New York City at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to New York City is 282 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to New York City?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to New York City are September, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to New York City?

The best time of the year to go to New York City when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to New York City from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - New York City.

How long does the flight take to go from London to New York City?

The total flight time between London and New York City is of around 15 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,457.82 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and New York City?

The main airport route flying between London and New York City is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport(JFK). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to New York City?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to New York City are:

Norse Atlantic UK.
American Airlines.
JetBlue Airways.

Icelandair

Aer Lingus
Air Transat

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