What percentage of London to New York flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 36% of flights from London to New York were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from London to New York?

The typical direct flight from London to New York has a median duration of 7 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 5501 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, typically have a median duration of 14 hours and 41 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from London to New York come up?

Historically, cheap flights from London to New York come up frequently. This route is classified as one where deals appear often. This consistent availability suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable prices for this popular transatlantic journey.

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London to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from London to New York

For travelers looking for cheap flights from London to New York, about 31% of recent fares from London to New York were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $755–$1303, and a median of $971.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to New York? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $500. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $507, followed by April at a median of $732.

A typical journey from London to New York takes about 7h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 5501 km. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 36% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from London to New York

Regular price: £343 - £425

Prices for flights from London to New York are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from London to New York typically range from 343 GBP to 425 GBP. The current lowest deal is 344 GBP on Kayak, for travel from Mar 16-Apr 6.

now £344

Low £343

High £425

The cheapest time to fly from London to New York

Flights from London to New York are cheapest in February, with a median price of $505. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $1204. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from £505

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,204

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to New York

British Airways

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to New York

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - New York

London (LHR) - New York (JFK)

Swiss International Air Lines

£570

£374

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - New York

London (LGW) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

£359

£321

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - New York

London (LGW) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

£359

£322

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - New York

London (LGW) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

£369

£323

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - New York

London (LHR) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

£339

£322

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - New York

London (LHR) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

£339

£322

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to New York

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

£628 → £322

49%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

£623 → £333

46%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

£614 → £325

47%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

£610 → £325

47%

Popular Airports to fly from London to New York

London - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for LON to NYC are above the typical level, with a median price of $971.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $500 for flights from LON to NYC.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 55m

Direct flights from London to New York typically take 7h 55m, while connecting flights average 18h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 36% of recent flights from LON to NYC are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways and United Airlines offer direct flights

British Airways and United Airlines are among the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to New York are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport is a good option for flights from London to New York, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~£288

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights from London to New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~£289

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a useful alternative, especially for travelers heading to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~40 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£481

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

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$2,596

$1,391

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Icelandair

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Sep 27

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$7,154

$1,546

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From LHR

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Sep 18

New York, United States

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$8,081

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Feb 02

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$16,892

$5,155

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From LHR

Elite

Oct 02

New York, United States

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$3,875

$1,143

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From LHR

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Oct 06

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$3,776

$1,143

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From LGW

Elite

Oct 08

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,419

$1,143

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From LHR

Elite

Oct 09

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,157

$1,143

Save $3,014

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the best prices for flights from London to New York are found when booking 60 or more days in advance. For example, prices for tickets purchased 60+ days out averaged $939. In contrast, tickets purchased 0-6 days before departure typically cost around $1371. This trend suggests that planning ahead can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to New York was considered to be $755 or less. The median price for this route was $971. Prices above $1303 were typically in the more expensive range. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to New York include February, with a median price of $500, and January, with a median price of $507. The annual median price for this route is $971. While April had a median price of $732, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. Travelers seeking lower fares may consider flying during the winter months.

London to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from London to New York

How much is a round trip from London to New York

Regular price: £343 - £425

Prices for flights from London to New York are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from London to New York typically range from 343 GBP to 425 GBP. The current lowest deal is 344 GBP on Kayak, for travel from Mar 16-Apr 6.

now £344

Low £343

High £425

The cheapest time to fly from London to New York

February

Cheapest

Flights from £505

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,204

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to New York

British Airways

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to New York

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - New York

London (LHR) - New York (JFK)

Swiss International Air Lines

£570

£374

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - New York

London (LGW) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

£359

£321

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - New York

London (LGW) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

£359

£322

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - New York

London (LGW) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

£369

£323

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - New York

London (LHR) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

£339

£322

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - New York

London (LHR) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

£339

£322

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to New York

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

£628 → £322

49%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

£623 → £333

46%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

£614 → £325

47%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

£610 → £325

47%

Popular Airports to fly from London to New York

London - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for LON to NYC are above the typical level, with a median price of $971.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $500 for flights from LON to NYC.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 55m

Direct flights from London to New York typically take 7h 55m, while connecting flights average 18h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 36% of recent flights from LON to NYC are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways and United Airlines offer direct flights

British Airways and United Airlines are among the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to New York are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport is a good option for flights from London to New York, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~£288

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights from London to New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~£289

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a useful alternative, especially for travelers heading to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~40 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£481

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$2,596

$1,391

Save $1,205

Icelandair

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Sep 27

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$7,154

$1,546

Save $5,608

From LHR

Elite

Sep 18

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$8,081

$1,780

Save $6,301

From LHR

Elite

Feb 02

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$16,892

$5,155

Save $11,737

From LHR

Elite

Oct 02

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$3,875

$1,143

Save $2,732

From LHR

Elite

Oct 06

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$3,776

$1,143

Save $2,633

From LGW

Elite

Oct 08

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,419

$1,143

Save $3,276

From LHR

Elite

Oct 09

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,157

$1,143

Save $3,014

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from London to New York

Today’s best flight deals from London to New York

London to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from London to New York

How much is a round trip from London to New York

The cheapest time to fly from London to New York

Direct flights from London to New York

Last-minute flights going from London to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to New York

Popular Airports to fly from London to New York

London - New York route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights average 7h 55m

Connecting flights are more common

British Airways and United Airlines offer direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

When should I buy London to New York tickets?

How much should a flight from London to New York cost?

What's the best month to fly from London to New York?

What percentage of London to New York flights are direct?

What's the flight time from London to New York?

How often do cheap flights from London to New York come up?

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London to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from London to New York

How much is a round trip from London to New York

The cheapest time to fly from London to New York

Direct flights from London to New York

Last-minute flights going from London to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to New York

Popular Airports to fly from London to New York

London - New York route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights average 7h 55m

Connecting flights are more common

British Airways and United Airlines offer direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Sep 24

Oct 16

Oct 03

Feb 05

Sep 27

Sep 18

Feb 02

Oct 02

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

When should I buy London to New York tickets?

How much should a flight from London to New York cost?

What's the best month to fly from London to New York?