What to know about flights from New York to London?

The distance between New York and London is approximately 5,567.15km. The average flight time between New York and London is 7 hours 6 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£138
Norse Atlantic Airways Norse Atlantic Airways NYC-LON 7h · Direct Sun, Sep 27
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Cheapest return
£302
Scandinavian Airlines Scandinavian Airlines NYC-LON 22h 50m · 2 stops Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21
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Best time to book
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
5,567.15km
Flight distance
7h 6m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to London over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £138 and round-trip from £302. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New York to London operate an average of 160 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 12.2% on-time departure rate and a 82.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to London flights?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to London are Norse Atlantic Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways, among 16 carriers on this route. Norse Atlantic Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to London according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on New York to London Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from New York to London?

Average price of one-way tickets from New York to London booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from New York to London, fares are lowest in October (£104) and highest in June (£287).

£287
£196
£104
£13
    Cheapest
  • £253
    Aug
  • £140
    Sep
  • £104
    Oct
  • £123
    Nov
  • £156
    Dec
  • £129
    Jan
  • £143
    Feb
  • £139
    Mar
  • £193
    Apr
  • £243
    May
  • £287
    Jun
  • £176
    Jul

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from New York to London?

Average price of return tickets from New York to London booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from New York to London, fares are lowest in January (£444) and highest in June (£851).

£851
£648
£444
£241
    Cheapest
  • £567
    Aug
  • £517
    Sep
  • £562
    Oct
  • £593
    Nov
  • £648
    Dec
  • £444
    Jan
  • £585
    Feb
  • £581
    Mar
  • £632
    Apr
  • £671
    May
  • £851
    Jun
  • £745
    Jul

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New York to London?

    Based on Trip.com data, Norse Atlantic Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £138 (for example, JFK–LGW on Sun, Sep 27). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Scandinavian Airlines offers fares from £302, departing on Mon, Oct 19 and returning on Wed, Oct 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to London with the following airlines, including: Norse Atlantic Airways Virgin Atlantic British Airways American Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from New York (NYC) to London (LON) takes an average of 7 hours 6 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to London is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 137 direct flights operate each week between New York and London. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – UA122 (departure at 10:22)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from New York to London on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sun, Sep 27, with one-way fares from just £138.
    · Compare airlines. Norse Atlantic Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to London.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from New York to London is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to London on September 26, 2026 with Norse Atlantic Airways, with prices starting at £114.
  • Flights to London can arrive at: London City Airport (LCY)London Gatwick Airport (LGW)Heathrow Airport (LHR)London Luton Airport (LTN)London Southend Airport (SEN)London Stansted Airport (STN). The most common route connects John F. Kennedy International Airport and London Gatwick Airport (JFK–LGW).
  • The time difference between London and New York is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to London is £256. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from New York to London is £666. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter New York and London, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Norse Atlantic Airways and Jetblue Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from New York to London. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.