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Summary info about New York flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | £114 |
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Best Return Price | £236 |
Fastest flight time | 14h 55m |
Cheapest flights to New York airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM London TO New York
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)
Typically, flights to New York from London are cheaper when flying from London Gatwick to New York John F Kennedy Intl, which has an average price of £331
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO NEW YORK FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | March | 20% cheaper | Flying from London Heathrow Airport to New York costs on average just £283 in March |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO NEW YORK FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | August | 43% more expensive | It costs about £504 for flights to New York from London Heathrow Airport in August |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO NEW YORK FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | December | 224% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to New York from London Heathrow Airport in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to New York?
It’s quick and easy to fly ‘across the pond’ from the UK to New York City. With direct flights from London airports to John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City, and EWR Newark Airport, New York, taking about seven hours and 40 minutes, you will be in the Big Apple in no time at all. You can also fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport from Manchester in just under eight hours, whilst flights to New York City, USA, from Edinburgh take just over seven and a half hours.
You can currently find direct New York City flight deals from four airports in the UK. In London, you can pick between London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport. So depending on where you are coming from it, might be worth seeing which of these airports is most convenient for you. In the north of England, you can fly from Manchester Airport, whilst in Scotland you can hop on board a flight from Edinburgh Airport. You can also fly to New York City from Birmingham Airport, albeit with a change, which is often in Dublin.
The best deal found on momondo in the last two weeks was a flight to New York from Atlanta for £25. This is 95% cheaper than most flight deals to New York. To find the cheapest price to New York from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from United Kingdom, with most prices found around £276. The month of February is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from United Kingdom averaging around £282.
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from United Kingdom when booking 60 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around £341 when searching 60 days out. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from United Kingdom for as low as £236.
According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to New York from United Kingdom. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was £434. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to New York is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around £525.
According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New York is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from United Kingdom to New York in the morning for as low as £454. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are £483 on average. Flights to New York from United Kingdom in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
Most momondo users would consider April, May, and September to be the best times to fly to New York to see sights like Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and Rockefeller Center. Typically, the weather in New York is under 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21°C) but still warm and the chance of rain is only moderate.
New York LaGuardia Airport, Newark Airport, New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport or New Windsor Stewart Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to New York.
The cheapest airport near New York is typically New Windsor Stewart Airport, with an average price of £347/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Yes, you can get a flight ticket to New York Skyports SPB if you want to reach Hell's Kitchen. It is the nearest New York airport (2.2 mi away).
New York Skyports SPB in New York is the closest airport to Times Square (distance: 1.7 mi).
Can I fly to New York from United Kingdom right now?
Most visitors from United Kingdom can enter New York without restrictions.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering New York.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to quarantine after entering New York.
Can I fly back to United Kingdom from New York?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New York are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering United Kingdom.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New York are not required to quarantine after entering United Kingdom.
New York flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares from airports in United Kingdom to New York found recently by users on momondo
Find the cheapest one-way flights to New York
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Which airlines fly to New York?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to New York
Which airlines fly to New York?
Virgin Atlantic is the airline most momondo users in United Kingdom opt for when booking flights to New York. British Airways, Norwegian Air UK and Finnair are also popular choices when flying to New York from United Kingdom. Most major airlines flying from United Kingdom to New York will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.
SWISS Flights to New York
There are 40 SWISS flights to New York in a normal week. The most common departure point is London Heathrow and the best SWISS ticket price seen on momondo is £286 (last 72 hours, from Birmingham, to New York). SWISS has a score of 8.4 from 132 user reviews on momondo.
Turkish Airlines Flights to New York
Turkish Airlines flights to New York can start from as low as £486 (round-trip, from Manchester, found in the last 72 hours). Over 33 flights that Turkish Airlines operates to New York in a normal week, prices can vary significantly. The most popular Turkish Airlines flight to New York is from Fort Lauderdale. Turkish Airlines has been rated 8.2/10 by momondo users, in 120 reviews.
Best first class flights to New York
Compare and see reviews for airlines with premium cabins that fly to New York
The starting price for First class flights to New York is around £7,939, although prices may vary based on origin, travel dates, and preferred airline. Some First class flyers have reported tickets as low as £3,490 (last found on 15 May) when flying from London Gatwick Airport.
Flying with a First class ticket can make the travel experience more special. Popular airlines that have First class flights to New York include British Airways, Finnair, American Airlines, Iberia, Major Airline, Malaysia Airlines, Gulf Air. Please refer to individual airlines for details on premium services.
Instead of flying First class, you can opt for a Business class flight to New York for about 61% less. Business class flights, on average, will cost £3,099 per person and provide flyers with similar great perks and comfort.
Tired of flying Economy? Virgin Atlantic, the most highly rated airline for flights to New York, offers several premium cabin classes: First, Business, Premium economy. We advise exploring other airlines and being flexible with where you’re flying from to have the most cabin choices.
Airports near New York
Below you will find all the airports in New York along with their distance from the city centre
How to get to the city centre of New York from the airport
To get from both John F. Kennedy International Airport and EWR Newark Airport to the centre of the city is easy. Taxi is the easiest way, but can be a bit more expensive than other methods and takes about 45 minutes. Both airports allow booking through taxi apps, which can be booked on your mobile phone and are normally a bit cheaper. You can also get the AirTrain from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jamaica Station and Howard Beach Station where you can continue your journey to Manhattan. This is a cheaper alternative and takes about 35 minutes. From EWR Newark Airport to Manhattan you can also catch a train, with changes, which takes around one hour.
Popular routes to New York
Most frequently searched flights to New York along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
Visa requirements for visiting New York
When entering New York City, you’ll need a valid passport for the entirety of your stay. In addition, you will need an ESTA, which is an alternative to a visa. It costs a few pounds and must be arranged prior to landing in New York City.
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New York City is one of the most popular cities in the world. Attracting millions of visitors each year, you’ll never be at a loss for what to do. Take a trip up one of its skyscrapers, such as the Empire State Building or the One World Trade Centre, and get unbeatable views of the famous skyline. Hop on board the free ferry to Staten Island to get a great view of the famous Statue of Liberty monument. A trip to New York City wouldn’t be complete without a stroll around Central Park. If you visit in the winter, check out the Wollman Ice Rink, which is open throughout the winter months. In the evening, check out the bright lights of Times Square and eat in one of the many nearby restaurants and bars.
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Why use momondo?
It is quick and easy to find flights to New York on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to New York that suits you.
Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to New York to just show those with flexible booking policies.
momondo helps you find the best flight to New York by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to New York. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.