How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from London Gatwick Airport to New York in just under 12h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 27h 15m. The distance from London Gatwick Airport to New York is about 5565 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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Average price	$895

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York (average of $602). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,211). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to NYC?

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to New York flights typically cost between $733 and $1,139 in April.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $722 on LEVEL (8 Apr–11 Apr).

How often are flights from London to New York delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between London and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to New York flights?

Over the past year, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

The price you pay for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York?
Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from London Gatwick Airport to New York in just under 12h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 27h 15m. The distance from London Gatwick Airport to New York is about 5565 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to New York that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to New York?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to New York.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to New York?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York (average of $602). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,211). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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When flying from London Gatwick Airport to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to New York flights typically cost between $733 and $1,139 in April.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $722 on LEVEL (8 Apr–11 Apr).

How often are flights from London to New York delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between London and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to New York flights?

Over the past year, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

The price you pay for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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London Gatwick Airport to New York flights typically cost between $733 and $1,139 in April.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $722 on LEVEL (8 Apr–11 Apr).