Flights from London to New York
The busiest long-haul route in the world by revenue, and the most competitive. Six airlines fly London to New York nonstop, several of them many times a day, which is why fares move so much between departures on the same date. Eastbound flights are notably shorter than westbound ones because of the jet stream.
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London to New York at a glance
- Nonstop time
- 7h 55m – 8h 30m westbound, 6h 30m – 7h 15m eastbound
- Distance
- 5,550 km
- Cheapest months
- January to early March, and the second half of November, are the softest weeks. July, August and the fortnight around Christmas are the peak.
- When to book
- Two to four months ahead for summer travel. Because capacity is so large, last-minute fares fall more often here than on thinner routes — though not reliably enough to plan around.
Airlines flying London to New York
These carriers operate the route nonstop. Availability varies by day, and connecting itineraries on other airlines often price below the nonstop fare.
- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
- JetBlue
Airports and practical detail
- London airports
- Heathrow (LHR) has the most nonstops; Gatwick (LGW) and Stansted (STN) add lower-cost options
- New York airports
- JFK for the widest choice, Newark (EWR) often cheaper and closer to Manhattan by car
- Terminal
- Most transatlantic departures leave Heathrow from Terminals 3 and 5
When to book London to New York
Two to four months ahead for summer travel. Because capacity is so large, last-minute fares fall more often here than on thinner routes — though not reliably enough to plan around.
January to early March, and the second half of November, are the softest weeks. July, August and the fortnight around Christmas are the peak.
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