How many flights from New York to London are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 33% of flights from New York to London have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers on average. This indicates that a significant portion of the available flights on this route involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight time from New York to London is approximately 7 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 5571 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 13 hours and 10 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of choosing a non-stop option when available.

How often do New York to London flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the New York to London route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This suggests that travelers can typically find opportunities for price reductions. This observation is based on pricing trends over a 30-day period, indicating regular fluctuations in fares.

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New York to London: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to London

For travelers looking for cheap flights from New York to London, about 40% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $759 to $1120, with a median price of $902. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a favorable time to consider booking.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from New York to London, the data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $402. February follows closely with a median of $421, and March also offers competitive pricing at a median of $752. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

A typical journey from New York to London takes about 7h 10m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route connect at least once, this median reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time is 14h 45m.

The route from New York to London covers a substantial distance of 5571 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This significant distance means that travel times will naturally be longer, and planning accordingly for a full day of travel is advisable.

How much is a round trip from New York to London

Regular price: $462 - $650

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

Regular prices for flights from New York to London typically range from $462 to $650. The current lowest deal is $438 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Oct 17-Oct 19.

now $438

Low $462

High $650

The cheapest time to fly from New York to London

Flights from NYC to LON are cheapest in February, with a median price of $342. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $1157. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $342

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,157

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Direct flights from New York to London

Norse Atlantic UK

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from New York to London

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - London

New York (JFK) - London (LHR)

$1,150

$831

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - London

New York (EWR) - London (LHR)

Scandinavian Airlines

$648

$555

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - London

New York (EWR) - London (LHR)

Scandinavian Airlines

$596

$496

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - London

New York (EWR) - London (LHR)

Scandinavian Airlines

$597

$519

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - London

New York (EWR) - London (LHR)

Scandinavian Airlines

$583

$496

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - London

New York (EWR) - London (LHR)

Scandinavian Airlines

$584

$499

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 31 - Sep 1

$1,152 → $734

36%

2 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 2

$1,150 → $831

28%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$703 → $457

35%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$690 → $455

34%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to London

New York - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent NYC to LON fares are below the typical level, with 40% of deals considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $402 for New York to London flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 10m

Direct flights from New York to London typically take 7h 10m, while connecting flights average 14h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 33% of recent flights from New York to London are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK and Virgin Atlantic offer direct flights

Norse Atlantic UK and Virgin Atlantic are among the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

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

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to London and is often the cheapest option from New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center

💸 Flights from ~$415

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport is a good option for flights from New York to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~$468

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity, useful when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~$595

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to London is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $892. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw prices average around $971, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in an average price of $1002. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out also offered competitive prices, averaging $895.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to London is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $759. The median price for this route historically stands at $902. Prices above $1120 are typically in the higher range for this route. These thresholds are based on pricing data observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, January is often the cheapest month to fly from New York to London, with a median price of $402. February also typically offers lower prices, with a median of $421. In contrast, March has historically been one of the more expensive months, with a median price of $752. The annual median price for this route is $902, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

New York to London: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to London

How much is a round trip from New York to London

Regular price: $462 - $650

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

Regular prices for flights from New York to London typically range from $462 to $650. The current lowest deal is $438 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Oct 17-Oct 19.

now $438

Low $462

High $650

The cheapest time to fly from New York to London

February

Cheapest

Flights from $342

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,157

Jan

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