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✈️ Cheap flights from London to New York
Compare London – New York fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 5,540 km and takes around 7 h 20 min nonstop.
📏 Distance5,540 km (3,442 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 7 h 20 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceNew York is 5 hours behind London
🛫 AirportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN → JFK, EWR, LGA
💸 Cheapest monthFeb 2027 – from $409
📅 Cheapest months to fly London → New York
- $418Oct 26
- $472Nov 26
- $469Dec 26
- $527Jan 27
- $409Feb 27
- $437Mar 27
- $538Apr 27
- $451May 27
- $586Jun 27
- $513Jul 27
- $671Aug 27
- $579Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit United States
Best: April-June and September-October – mild weather across most of the country and fewer crowds.
Shoulder season: March and November – cooler, good for cities and southern destinations.
Weather by month in New York City
- 4°Jan🌧
- 6°Feb🌧
- 10°Mar🌧
- 17°Apr🌧
- 22°May🌧
- 27°Jun🌧
- 29°Jul🌧
- 28°Aug🌧
- 24°Sep🌧
- 18°Oct🌧
- 12°Nov🌧
- 6°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- See the Grand Canyon – Watch the sun paint layers of red rock in one of the world's great natural wonders.
- Explore New York City – Walk Central Park, ride the subway and gaze at the skyline from the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Drive the Pacific Coast Highway – Follow cliffs, beaches and redwoods along California's coast.
- Visit Yellowstone – See geysers, hot springs and bison roam in America's first national park.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackAlways pay in the local currency
When a card machine offers to charge you in your home currency, say no – the conversion rate is almost always worse.
Flights hackSearch one-way tickets on two airlines
Two one-way fares on different airlines are often cheaper than one return – and give you more freedom to change plans.
London to New York flights: questions
How long is the flight from London to New York?
A nonstop flight from London to New York takes about 7 h 20 min for the 5,540 km (3,442 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is New York from London?
New York is about 5,540 km (3,442 miles) from London as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between London and New York?
Right now New York is 5 hours behind London. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to New York?
Recently the lowest fares were in Feb 2027, from about $409. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve London and New York?
From London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN). In New York: John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK), Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA).
Do I need a visa for United States?
It depends on your passport – see our United States visa & entry guide.
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