Find Cheap Flights from London to New York (LON - NYC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to New York and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$551	Icelandair 1 stop 33 hr Fri, May 8 — Thu, May 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to New York is currently $551
Cheapest one-way flight	$355	Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 38 hr Tue, Apr 28	The cheapest one-way flight from London to New York is currently $355
Cheapest nonstop flights	$613	Virgin Atlantic Nonstop 8 hr Mon, May 11 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to New York is currently $613
Last-minute weekend getaway	$681	ITA 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to New York is currently $681
Cheapest business class flights	$2,324	Icelandair 1 stop 36 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Mon, Jun 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to New York is currently $2,324

Fastest flight	7 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from London to New York takes 7 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to New York is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $395–470
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $530–1,050

Popular airlines from London to New York

British Airways

Nonstop

from $588

Typical price: $480–1,150

73 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - EWR, JFK Every day
United

Nonstop

from $577

Typical price: $470–1,100

49 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - EWR Every day

44 weekly connecting flights

LHR - EWR, LGA Every day
Virgin Atlantic

Nonstop

from $608

Typical price: $490–1,200

45 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - JFK Every day
American

Nonstop

from $590

Typical price: $465–970

21 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - JFK Every day

59 weekly connecting flights

LHR - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $607

Typical price: $490–1,200

14 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - JFK Every day

75 weekly connecting flights

LHR - EWR, LGA Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $831

Typical price: $630–1,150

14 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - JFK Every day

8 weekly connecting flights

LHR - JFK Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 24 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 38 min 12 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 25 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to New York

The cheapest flights from London to New York are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $395 to $470.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $551. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $355.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to New York is $588, flying from May 11 to May 18.
The cheapest United flight from London to New York is $577, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to New York is $608, flying from May 11 to May 18.
The cheapest American flight from London to New York is $590, flying from May 11 to May 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from London to New York is $607, flying from May 11 to May 18.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from London to New York is $831, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to New York starts at $551 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $355 and departs on Tue, Apr 28.

7 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from London to New York.

NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to New York.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to New York really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 73 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 14 nonstop flights and 75 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to New York are:

United offers 49 nonstop flights and 44 connecting flights per week. United flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
Virgin Atlantic offers 45 nonstop flights per week. Virgin Atlantic flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
American offers 21 nonstop flights and 59 connecting flights per week. American flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
JetBlue offers 14 nonstop flights and 8 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and New York.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $551. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $355.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to New York is $588, flying from May 11 to May 18.
The cheapest United flight from London to New York is $577, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to New York is $608, flying from May 11 to May 18.
The cheapest American flight from London to New York is $590, flying from May 11 to May 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from London to New York is $607, flying from May 11 to May 18.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from London to New York is $831, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.

Norse Atlantic UK, United, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American, JetBlue and Delta fly direct from London to New York.

There are 73 British Airways direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 United direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Virgin Atlantic direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Delta direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and New York at price $681 is offered by ITA from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

Norse Atlantic UK, United, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American, JetBlue and Delta fly direct from London to New York.

There are 73 British Airways direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 United direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Virgin Atlantic direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Delta direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from London to New York on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and New York start at $613 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 18 with Virgin Atlantic.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to New York, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and New York start at $2,324 from Mon, Jun 8 to Mon, Jun 15 with Icelandair.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and New York start at $551 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 14.

To book business class trips from London to New York, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and New York starts at $681 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with ITA.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and New York at price $681 is offered by ITA from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from London to New York, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.