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London New York City

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Sat, 18 May LGW - JFK

Tue, 21 May JFK - LGW

£447 £431

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Wed, 01 May LGW - JFK

£98 £96

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Mon, 06 May LGW - JFK

Tue, 07 May JFK - LGW

£190 £186

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London New York City

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Sun, 28 Apr STN - SWF

Wed, 01 May SWF - STN

£406 £398

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London New York City

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Thu, 09 May STN - SWF

Sun, 12 May SWF - STN

£323 £316

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Mon, 13 May LGW - JFK

Fri, 17 May JFK - LGW

£476 £471

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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket

8% Trains in New York City are 8% cheaper than in London.

London £2.85

New York City £2.61

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

26% A meal in New York City is 26% cheaper than a meal in London.

London £19

New York City £14.07

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

50% A taxi fare in New York City is 50% cheaper than in London.

London £4

New York City £2.01

Coffee Regular cappuccino

12% Coffee is 12% more expensive in New York City than in London.

London £3.6

New York City £4.02

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.25 USD

1 USD = 0.81 GBP

Last checked on 30 April 2024

Distance: 3458 miles

London airports

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

New York City airports

John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Newark International Airport (EWR) How far from city centre: 11 miles

La Guardia (LGA) How far from city centre: 5 miles

East 34St Landing (NES) How far from city centre: 2 miles

Marine Air (QNY) How far from city centre: 11 miles

Wall Street Spb (NWS) How far from city centre: 11 miles

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Useful information for the flight from London to New York

How long is the London flight to New York?

The direct flight duration is 7 hours and 50 minutes, being as the flight path is close to 3,500 miles.

Which are the most common stopovers?

Stopovers in Reykjavik, Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin are common en route to New York although most operators have direct services from London.

What documentation do I need to fly from London to New York?

Most UK citizens can visit the USA without a visa but you will need an ESTA (visa waiver document). Others must obtain a visa from the US Embassy.

Is there a time change from London to New York?

New York runs four hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.

Which airlines fly from London to New York?

Lots of airlines offer competitive airfares including:

British Airways, a global air service provider.
Royal Air Maroc, the Moroccan national carrier.
Aer Lingus, an Irish airline.
Alitalia, the largest operator in Italy.
Delta Air Lines, an American operator.
Wowair, a no-frills Icelandic airline.
Turkish Airlines, which flies to around 300 destinations globally.

How to find cheap flights from London to New York

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When is the best time to fly from London to New York?

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Airports in London

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow offers many services connecting to New York.

How to get to the airport:

Fast train - 35 minutes - £25.
Tube – Picadilly line - £6.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, smoking areas outdoors, many places to eat.

Useful information about Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is in Essex, just off the M11 motorway.

How to get to the airport:

Train – 45 minutes - £17.
Taxi – 1 hour - £65 to £80

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, outside smoking areas, choice of food outlets.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is south of London.

How to get to the airport:

Coach – 60 minutes - £10 one-way.
Train - 30 minutes from Victoria - £20.
Taxi – at least one hour - £45 to £50.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, outdoor smoking zones, plenty of food and drink outlets.

Airports in New York

Useful information about John F Kennedy Airport

JFK is the city's primary air hub.

How to get to the city centre from the airport:

AirTrain – 10 minutes - $5.
Taxi – trips take about 60 minutes - $55.
Bus – 75 minutes - $19.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, designated smoking areas outside, no e-cigarettes allowed, choice of restaurants and shops.

Useful information about LaGuardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport lies on the waterfront of two bays.

How to get to the city centre from the airport:

Bus – 65 minutes – Q70 bus stand – $2.75 with a metrocard.
Taxi – about 50 minutes - $50.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, no smoking within 20 feet of entrances or indoors, good eateries and retail outlets.

What to do and visit in New York

See the skyscrapers. Head to Midtown for the best of New York's skyline with viewing platforms on the Empire State Building and the Rockerfeller Center to enjoy.
Discover Central Park. The lungs of Manhattan, Central Park is great to stroll through during the day and it is close to the city's superb Natural History Museum, too. The park even contains a small zoo which children will love.
Take the boat to the Statue of Liberty. As it is one of the city's most popular attractions, be sure to book well in advance.
Take the subway. It sounds odd, but this in itself is an authentic New York experience.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to New York City

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If I want to book flights from London to New York City at eDreams, how can I find them?

Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £96 for the route London - New York City. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.

Is New York City more expensive than London to visit?

Comparing taxi prices, a ride in New York City costs an average of 2.01 GBP pounds, 50% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.00 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 8% less in New York City: 2.61 GBP pounds against 2.85 GBP pounds in London. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 14.07 GBP euros in New York City, 26% less than the 19.00 GBP euros in London. The price of a coffee is approximately 12% more expensive in New York City, with an average of 4.02 GBP euros, while in London the coffee costs 3.60 GBP.

What would be the best time to book a flight from London to New York City?

The most popular months to book from London to New York City are May, June and January.

When would be the best time to travel from London to New York City?

The best time of the year to visit New York City from London really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to New York City from London in terms of searches from our customers, followed by June and July. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, March and February are the months with fewer searches for London - New York City.

What is the duration of a flight from London to New York City?

Flight duration from London to New York City is around 08:21 hours on average, at an average distance of 5,760 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

What is the weather like in New York City compared to London?

The average temperature in London is 29.01 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 9.0 mm ,New York City's temperatures reach 32.5 during the hot season, with 12.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -11.93 degrees in New York City, compared to the -3.09 average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while New York City have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.

From which airports is it possible to fly from London to New York City?

The main route from London to New York City is: Gatwick (LGW) to John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). The following airlines fly this route:

Marabu Airlines.
Iberojet.
British Airways.
You can also find London - New York City flights between Heathrow (LHR) to John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) which are flown by the following airline(s): British Airways.
American Airlines.
Delta Air Lines.

The airlines that fly indirectly from London to New York City are: