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Find the cheapest month to fly from London to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to New York flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from London to New York

Alternative London to New York routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London to New York? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 15,415
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time8 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week1,394

Finding cheap flights from London to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from London to New York is ₹ 26,167. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from London to New York.
Iberia, American Airlines and British Airways fly direct from London to New York.
As of May 2024, there are 1,394 flights per week flying from London to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from London to New York is usually December.
If you're flying from London, the cheapest airport near New York is New York John F. Kennedy – which is 20.9 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 26,167.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to New York on Wednesday, 4 December 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to New York is Vueling Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to New York Newark Airport is Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).

How to compare and get the best flights from London to New York?

  • The price table above shows the lowest 2-way flight prices from London to New York for each month. Clicking on the price will take you to a calendar view to choose specific dates as per your itinerary.
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What you need to know before flying from London to New York City?

Airport information

Departure

London City Airport (LCY)

London City Airport, Royal Docks, London, E16 2PX, UNITED KINGDOM

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Gatwick Airport, West Sussex RH6 ONP, UNITED KINGDOM

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Heathrow Point West, 234 Bath Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 5AP, UNITED KINGDOM

London Luton Airport (LTN)

London Luton Airport, Navigation House, Airport Way, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 9LY, UNITED KINGDOM

London Southend Airport (SEN)

Southend Airport, 1st Floor, Terminal Building, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6YF, UNITED KINGDOM

London Stansted Airport (STN)

Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW, UNITED KINGDOM

Arrival

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Queens, NY 11430, USA

New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114, USA

New York La Guardia Airport (LGA)

La Guardia Airport, PA Administration Building, Hanger 7, Flushing, NY 11371, USA

Getting to London airports

  • Location of London airports with respect to the city centre – Heathrow (16 miles west), Gatwick (28 miles south), City airport (9 miles east), Southend (42 miles east), Luton (34 miles southeast), and Stansted (39 miles northeast).
  • Travellers can take the trains, buses, and taxis (expensive) to get from anywhere in the city to the airports.
  • Travellers can take a bicycle to Heathrow and Gatwick airports as well.

Travelling from New York City Airports

  • Location of New York City airports with respect to the city.
  • JFK airport (19 miles southeast of Lower Manhattan), Newark Liberty (14 miles east of Lower Manhattan), LaGuardia (10 miles northeast of Lower Manhattan), and Stewart (73 miles north of Lower Manhattan).
  • Travellers can take the AirTrain, the NYC subway, buses, as well as the iconic yellow NYC cabs. Travellers can also rent cars to drive around on their own. See more here, here, and here.

Facilities at London and New York City Airports

  • All of London’s airports (with Southend being the exception) offer free Wi-Fi. They also have medical assistance, duty-free shops, lounges, restaurants and cafés, currency exchange and forex services, banks, ATMs, etc.
  • New York Airports are some of the busiest in the world and have lounges, free Wi-Fi, duty-free shopping spaces, business facilities, child care and baby care facilities, medical care, shower and spa options, forex services, ATMs, 24-hr food and drink options, etc.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from London to New York City

The minimum flight time from London to New York City is 7h 55min, via direct flights. Explore New York City in the thriftiest, yet amazing way possible. Have you ever thought about New York City in winter? Read this!

Time Difference between London and New York City

London, UK is 5 hours ahead of New York City, NY, USA.

Weather in New York City

The great thing about New York City is that it can be enjoyed in any season. That being said, April-May is when NYC is at its warmest and January-February is when NYC is at its coldest time. Hence, the months between June and August are as near to perfection that New York City can get, with average temperatures hovering around 26-27 degrees Celsius.

Exchange rate

1 Great Britain Pound (GBP) equals 1.31 United States Dollar (USD). See more here.

Cost of living in New York City

New York City’s transport costs are: Airport rides from JFK to Manhattan cost USD 16 in an AirTrain, USD 55-60 in a taxi, and USD 22-27 in a shuttle bus, airport rides from LaGuardia to Manhattan cost USD 12-16 in a shuttle bus and USD 26-35 in a taxi, a 3 km taxi ride within the city costs USD 4-10 depending on peak hours and traffic and a subway ride with unlimited transfers costs USD 2.5-3. Budget meals cost around USD 4-15. A cheap umbrella costs USD 2-5. When it comes to beverages, a pint of beer costs USD 5-7 while a cup of coffee costs USD 1-2.

Mode of payments accepted in New York City

ATMs are available everywhere and accept all cards, but charges and fees are levied. Credit cards find acceptance almost everywhere, and travellers will require cash only for certain cash-only places such as eateries and smaller purchases at local markets.

Best places for your first meal in New York City

New York City’s cuisine is a melting pot of foods from across the world. Pastrami on rye, hot dogs, donuts, bagels, cheese-cakes and Pizzas are some of city’s absolute favourite foods. One will find stands and trucks serving amazing food just about anywhere. Specifically, Hell’s Kitchen and Midtown are food neighbour hoods you should visit.

Documents required to travel from London to New York

Passengers travelling from London to New York must carry all the documents listed below

  • Valid Passport
  • Valid Visa
  • Return flight tickets (sometimes asked by the immigration depending on your visa type)

Major airlines that operate from London to New York

Air India flights to New York, United flights to New York, Emirates flights to New York


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