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Cheap Flights from New York to London

London, United Kingdom · 3,450 miles · nonstop from JFK and Newark (EWR)

7h 0m nonstop From $209 3,450 mi Cheapest in January

Lowest fare found via Travelpayouts for travel around Mar 6 · prices update daily.

$209

Lowest fare

live, one-way

$520

Average fare

one-way

7h 0m

Nonstop time

3,450 mi

Jan

Cheapest month

~$464

What cheap flights to London actually cost

Across a full year, modelled one-way fares to London range from about $464 in January to roughly $645 in October — a $181 swing, or about 34% around the $537 annual average. Peak demand months for this route are May, September, October, which is when both fares and hotel rates run highest. If your dates are flexible, moving a trip out of October and into January is worth more than almost any booking trick.

Month-by-month fares: New York to London

$464

Jan

$498

Feb

$498

Mar

$530

Apr

$645

May

$498

Jun

$530

Jul

$498

Aug

$645

Sep

$645

Oct

$498

Nov

$498

Dec

* Modelled from this route's $520 historical average and its peak-demand months (May, Sep, Oct), scaled by haul length. Not a live quote — the search box above returns current fares.

About London, United Kingdom

New York to London is one of the busiest transatlantic corridors anywhere, so nonstop flights from both JFK and Newark run frequently throughout the day, covering the roughly seven-hour hop to Heathrow. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, American, United and JetBlue all compete on the route, which tends to push shoulder-season fares lower in May, September and October once summer crowds thin out. US citizens now need an approved UK ETA before departure, so apply online a few days ahead. Because both New York airports serve London heavily, it's worth pricing JFK and EWR side by side before committing.

Top things to do in London:

•British Museum & Tate Modern (free)
•Westminster, the Tower & Tube-hopping
•West End theatre & Borough Market

Which NYC airport for London?

London is 3,450 miles from New York. LaGuardia handles almost no long-haul international flying, so realistic nonstops leave from JFK and Newark (EWR). Checking both is worth it: JFK carries the widest international network while Newark is United's transatlantic and long-haul hub, and the two frequently differ by $100 or more on the same dates.

JFK guide EWR guide

How to get the cheapest fare to London

1Book roughly 3-5 months ahead — that is the window that fits a 3,450-mile long-haul route like London, not the generic "book on a Tuesday" advice.
2Search JFK and Newark (EWR) separately. LaGuardia cannot serve this route nonstop, so a LGA-inclusive "all airports" search mostly returns connections.
3Target January (modelled around $464) and avoid October (around $645) if your dates can move.
4Flights to London are eastbound overnights that land in the morning. A departure timed to land mid-morning local costs the same as one landing at dawn and saves you a wasted first day.
5Price the trip in both directions before booking. Long-haul round trips out of New York are frequently cheaper than two one-ways, which is the opposite of how domestic pricing usually works.
6Check whether your fare includes a checked bag. On transatlantic and long-haul routes the cheapest bucket is often a basic-economy fare where a bag costs $75+ each way.

Need a place to stay in London?

Once your flight's sorted, it's worth comparing hotels and short stays early — the best-located rooms tend to book up first. Takes a minute to see what's available for your dates.

Search hotels for your trip

Sorted a ride in London from the airport?

Booking an airport transfer ahead of time means a driver's waiting when you land — no taxi queue or surge pricing after a long flight. Worth comparing a fixed-price pickup for your arrival.

Compare airport transfers

Staying connected in London?

A travel eSIM gives you data the moment you land — no roaming charges and no hunting for a local SIM. You can set it up before you fly and switch it on when you arrive.

Get a travel eSIM

Had a flight delayed or cancelled to or from London? You may be owed money

If a flight was delayed 3+ hours, overbooked, or cancelled — even on a trip from the past few years — you could be entitled to up to €600 per passenger. It takes a minute to check, and there's no fee unless you're paid.

Check your compensation

FAQ: flights from NYC to London

One-way fares to London average about $520, with the cheapest tickets landing near $354 and round trips typically running $1040-$1300. Across the year our modelled fares move between $464 in January and $645 in October, averaging $537. That makes London the 10th cheapest of the 26 international destinations we track from New York.

Aim for 3-5 months ahead. London is 3,450 miles from New York, and booking windows scale with distance — short hops reward booking late, long hauls punish it. Booking inside two weeks on this route usually means paying close to the October peak of $645 regardless of when you actually travel.

January, at a modelled $464 one-way. The most expensive is October at around $645. Peak season for this route is May, September, October, so the shoulder weeks either side of those months are usually the sweet spot for fare and weather together.

A nonstop takes about 7h 0m covering 3,450 miles, departing from JFK and Newark (EWR). Connecting itineraries typically add two to four hours depending on the hub.

At an average of $520 one-way over 3,450 miles, London works out to 15.1¢ per mile — unusually good value for the distance, cheaper per mile than 76% of the international destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 10th cheapest of our 26 international destinations. Fares above 10¢ per mile usually mean limited nonstop competition, so flexibility on dates matters more here than on a heavily-served route.

London pairs world-class museums, historic royal landmarks, and a restless food and theatre scene across walkable, river-split neighborhoods. Frequent JFK and EWR nonstops make it the easiest transatlantic hop from New York. Travellers from New York most often build a trip around British Museum & Tate Modern (free), Westminster, the Tower & Tube-hopping, West End theatre & Borough Market.