Cheap flights from London to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights£368
Scandinavian Airlines1 stop12 hrsThu 16 Apr – Fri 24 Apr
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to New York is currently £368
Cheapest one-way flight£232
Norse Atlantic UKNon-stop8 hrsFri 8 May
The cheapest one-way flight from London to New York is currently £232
Cheapest non-stop flights£395
Norse Atlantic UKNon-stop8 hrsFri 24 Apr – Fri 1 May
The cheapest non-stop, round-trip flight from London to New York is currently £395
Last-minute weekend getaway£452
Tap Air Portugal2 stops17 hrsThu 19 Mar – Sun 22 Mar
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to New York is currently £452
Cheapest business class flights£1,568
Icelandair1 stop36 hrsMon 27 Apr – Wed 6 May
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to New York is currently £1,568
Fastest flight7 hrs 40 minsThe fastest non-stop flight from London to New York takes 7 hrs 40 mins
Non-stop flightsEvery dayThere 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.
January
Prices in January are usually between £300 and £580.

Popular airlines from London to New York

  • British Airways
    Non-stop
    from £474
    Typical price: £355–800
    70 weekly non-stop flights
    LHR - EWR, JFKEvery day
  • United
    Non-stop
    from £477
    Typical price: £345–780
    48 weekly non-stop flights
    LHR - EWREvery day
    45 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - EWR, LGAEvery day
  • Virgin Atlantic
    Non-stop
    from £497
    Typical price: £360–840
    28 weekly non-stop flights
    LHR - JFKEvery day
  • American
    Non-stop
    from £480
    Typical price: £345–690
    20 weekly non-stop flights
    LHR - JFKEvery day
    72 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - EWR, JFK, LGAEvery day
  • Delta
    Non-stop
    from £497
    Typical price: £360–830
    14 weekly non-stop flights
    LHR - JFKEvery day
    86 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - EWR, JFK, LGAEvery day
  • JetBlue
    Non-stop
    from £515
    Typical price: £460–830
    14 weekly non-stop flights
    LHR - JFKEvery day
    7 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - JFKEvery day

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    LondonUnited Kingdom47 mins14 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 5 mins30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 26 mins25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 8 mins27 mi

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New YorkUnited States38 mins12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New YorkUnited States24 mins8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    NewarkUnited States29 mins8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    NewburghUnited States1 hr 28 mins55 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 £290 to £350.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from £368. The cheapest one-way flight was with Norse Atlantic UK from £232.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals that we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to New York is £474, flying from 27 Apr to 4 May.
  • The cheapest United flight from London to New York is £477, flying from 27 Apr to 4 May.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to New York is £497, flying from 4 May to 11 May.
  • The cheapest American flight from London to New York is £480, flying from 27 Apr to 4 May.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from London to New York is £497, flying from 4 May to 11 May.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from London to New York is £515, flying from 27 Apr to 4 May.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to New York starts at £368 from Thu 16 Apr to Fri 24 Apr. The cheapest one-way flight starts at £232 and departs on Fri 8 May.
7 hrs 40 mins 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 departure 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've settled 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 favourite carrier or a loyalty programme that 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 non-stop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 70 non-stop 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 non-stop flights and 86 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 48 non-stop flights and 45 connecting flights per week. United flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
  • Virgin Atlantic offers 28 non-stop flights per week. Virgin Atlantic flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
  • American offers 20 non-stop flights and 72 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 non-stop 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 Scandinavian Airlines from £368. The cheapest one-way flight was with Norse Atlantic UK from £232.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals that we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to New York is £474, flying from 27 Apr to 4 May.
  • The cheapest United flight from London to New York is £477, flying from 27 Apr to 4 May.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to New York is £497, flying from 4 May to 11 May.
  • The cheapest American flight from London to New York is £480, flying from 27 Apr to 4 May.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from London to New York is £497, flying from 4 May to 11 May.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from London to New York is £515, flying from 27 Apr to 4 May.
Norse Atlantic UK, United, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American, JetBlue and Delta flies directly from London to New York.
  • There are 70 British Airways direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 48 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 20 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 non-stop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and New York at price £452 is offered by Tap Air Portugal from Thu 19 Mar to Sun 22 Mar.
Norse Atlantic UK, United, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American, JetBlue and Delta flies directly from London to New York.
  • There are 70 British Airways direct flights from London to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 48 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 20 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 non-stop options in your results.
There are direct flights from London to New York on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (non-stop) round-trip flights between London and New York start at £395 from Fri 24 Apr to Fri 1 May with Norse Atlantic UK.
It's easy to find non-stop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to New York, just select the non-stop 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 £1,568 from Mon 27 Apr to Wed 6 May with Icelandair.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and New York start at £368 from Thu 16 Apr to Fri 24 Apr.
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 £452 from Thu 19 Mar to Sun 22 Mar with Tap Air Portugal.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and New York at price £452 is offered by Tap Air Portugal from Thu 19 Mar to Sun 22 Mar.
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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