Cheap flights from London to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $411
Icelandair 1 stop 27 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Thu, Apr 30
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to New York is currently $411
Cheapest one-way flight $270
Norse Atlantic UK Nonstop 8 hr Fri, Apr 17
The cheapest one-way flight from London to New York is currently $270
Cheapest nonstop flights $371
Norse Atlantic UK Nonstop 8 hr Fri, Feb 27 — Sun, Mar 8
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to New York is currently $371
Last-minute weekend getaway $397
Norse Atlantic UK Nonstop 8 hr Fri, Feb 6 — Sun, Feb 8
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to New York is currently $397
Cheapest business class flights $2,128
Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 42 hr Sun, Mar 15 — Sun, Mar 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to New York is currently $2,128
Fastest flight 7 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from London to New York takes 7 hr 45 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: $400–475
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $530–1,050

Popular airlines from London to New York

  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from $491
    Typical price: $485–1,100
    63 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - EWR, JFK Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $481
    Typical price: $480–1,100
    45 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - EWR Every day
    59 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - EWR, LGA Every day
  • Virgin Atlantic
    Nonstop
    from $502
    Typical price: $495–1,150
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - JFK Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $489
    Typical price: $475–860
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - JFK Every day
    64 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $502
    Typical price: $500–1,050
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - JFK Every day
    67 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $614
    Typical price: $630–1,150
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - JFK Every day
    7 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - JFK Every day

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 48 min 14 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 26 min 25 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 39 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
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    Boston United States 3 hr 40 min 192 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 $400 to $475.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $411. The cheapest one-way flight was with Norse Atlantic UK from $270.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to New York is $491, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from London to New York is $481, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 12.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to New York is $502, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest American flight from London to New York is $489, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from London to New York is $502, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from London to New York is $614, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 9.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to New York starts at $411 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, Apr 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $270 and departs on Fri, Apr 17.
7 hr 45 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 63 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 67 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to New York are:
  • United offers 45 nonstop flights and 59 connecting flights per week. United flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Virgin Atlantic offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Virgin Atlantic flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • American offers 18 nonstop flights and 64 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 7 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 $411. The cheapest one-way flight was with Norse Atlantic UK from $270.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to New York is $491, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from London to New York is $481, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 12.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to New York is $502, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest American flight from London to New York is $489, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from London to New York is $502, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from London to New York is $614, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 9.
Norse Atlantic UK, United, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American, JetBlue and Delta fly direct from London to New York.
  • There are 63 British Airways direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 United direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Virgin Atlantic direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 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 $397 is offered by Norse Atlantic UK from Fri, Feb 6 to Sun, Feb 8.
Norse Atlantic UK, United, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American, JetBlue and Delta fly direct from London to New York.
  • There are 63 British Airways direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 United direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Virgin Atlantic direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 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 $371 from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 8 with Norse Atlantic UK.
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 $2,128 from Sun, Mar 15 to Sun, Mar 22 with Tap Air Portugal.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and New York start at $411 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, Apr 30.
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 $397 from Fri, Feb 6 to Sun, Feb 8 with Norse Atlantic UK.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and New York at price $397 is offered by Norse Atlantic UK from Fri, Feb 6 to Sun, Feb 8.
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.

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