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Cheap flights from London to New York from $686

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — NYC
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to New York are usually found in September or February, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from London to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 July 2026.

Mon 2/1110:00
LHR
-
JFK
1 stop11h 25m
Aer Lingus
Mon 16/1118:30
JFK
-
LHR
1 stop9h 45m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 29/7$855
Fri 18/914:55
LGW
-
JFK
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/921:05
JFK
-
LGW
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$856
Mon 2/1109:00
LHR
-
JFK
1 stop12h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 24/1121:00
JFK
-
LHR
1 stop11h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7$856
Fri 18/909:25
LGW
-
JFK
1 stop12h 10m
SWISS
Fri 25/916:15
JFK
-
LGW
1 stop11h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 30/7$858
Fri 6/1109:00
LHR
-
JFK
1 stop12h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 19/1121:00
JFK
-
LHR
1 stop30h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7$858
Tue 15/909:50
LHR
-
JFK
1 stop12h 05m
Aer Lingus
Thu 24/921:05
JFK
-
LHR
1 stop11h 25m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 29/7$859
Thu 17/915:40
LGW
-
JFK
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Thu 24/923:10
JFK
-
LGW
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 30/7$860
Thu 17/908:45
LHR
-
JFK
1 stop12h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 21/916:15
JFK
-
LHR
1 stop10h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7$860
Mon 21/912:40
LGW
-
JFK
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/916:55
JFK
-
LGW
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$862
Mon 2/1107:40
LHR
-
LGA
2 stops16h 23m
United Airlines
Thu 19/1113:10
LGA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7$862
Thu 3/909:50
LHR
-
JFK
1 stop12h 05m
Aer Lingus
Sun 6/916:55
JFK
-
LHR
1 stop10h 10m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 30/7$862
Fri 11/914:55
LGW
-
JFK
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/921:05
JFK
-
LGW
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$863

Find flight deals from London to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$856

One-way from

$686

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,134

Good round-trip deal

$1,519 or less

Good one-way deal

$804 or less
25/9-2/10
  • 25/9-2/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • London to New York
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British Airways
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  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 25m total
  • London to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($268 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonNew York

LHR - LGA

LHRLGA

London Heathrow

Sat 29/8

07:25-18:45

2 stops16h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/9

10:15-06:45

1 stop15h 30m

$875

LondonNew York

LHR - LGA

LHRLGA

London Heathrow

Sat 24/10

07:25-19:01

2 stops16h 36m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 29/10

19:37-10:50

1 stop11h 13m

$875

LondonNew York

LHR - JFK

LHRJFK

London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

18:40-16:35

1 stop26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

16:25-11:15

1 stop13h 50m

$876

LondonNew York

LHR - LGA

LHRLGA

London Heathrow

Fri 11/9

06:50-18:45

2 stops16h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 18/9

11:20-06:45

1 stop14h 25m

$876

LondonNew York

LHR - LGA

LHRLGA

London Heathrow

Fri 28/8

06:50-17:25

2 stops15h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/9

10:15-06:45

1 stop15h 30m

$876

LondonNew York

LHR - JFK

LHRJFK

London Heathrow

Tue 25/8

06:50-13:00

1 stop11h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/9

18:10-17:05

1 stop17h 55m

$878

LondonNew York

LHR - JFK

LHRJFK

London Heathrow

Sat 26/9

10:20-19:10

1 stop13h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/10

19:10-07:20

Nonstop7h 10m

$892

LondonNew York

LHR - JFK

LHRJFK

London Heathrow

Mon 21/12

17:00-20:10

Nonstop8h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/12

18:10-06:15

Nonstop7h 05m

$908

LondonNew York

LHR - JFK

LHRJFK

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

10:20-19:10

1 stop13h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/9

18:40-06:50

Nonstop7h 10m

$912

LondonNew York

LHR - JFK

LHRJFK

London Heathrow

Sat 21/11

06:30-14:00

1 stop12h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/11

19:01-07:15

Nonstop7h 14m

$915

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Best time to book a flight from London to New York

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London to New York

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to New York (average of $742). Flying from London to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,183). 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 LON to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from London to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 July 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to New York at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from London to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from London to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 July 2026.

The most flights from LON to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (164 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (128 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
London to New York flights typically cost between $722 and $1,176 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $855 on Aer Lingus (2 Nov–16 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to New York?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Shannon (SNN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from London to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to New York?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $621.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to New York?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to New York?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

How often are flights from London to New York delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

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

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

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to New York, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to New York. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to New York flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 30 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Icelandair, andBritish Airways from London to New York. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
716 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,127 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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    There are many flights that can get you from London to New York in 11h 10m. Fly via United Airlines, SWISS, or Brussels Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5536 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to New York (average of $742). Flying from London to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,183). 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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