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✈️ Cheap flights from New York to London
Compare New York – London fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 5,540 km and takes around 7 h 20 min nonstop.
📏 Distance5,540 km (3,442 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 7 h 20 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceLondon is 5 hours ahead of New York
🛫 AirportsJFK, EWR, LGA → LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $423
📅 Cheapest months to fly New York → London
- $564Oct 26
- $423Nov 26
- $470Dec 26
- $917Jan 27
- $625Mar 27
- $602Apr 27
- $629May 27
- $825Jun 27
- $784Jul 27
- $499Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit United Kingdom
Best: May-September – the longest, warmest days for hiking, festivals and coastal trips; Scotland's long summer evenings are magical.
Shoulder season: April and October – fewer crowds, spring blossom or autumn colour, and generally mild weather.
Weather by month in London
- 8°Jan⛅
- 9°Feb⛅
- 12°Mar⛅
- 15°Apr⛅
- 18°May⛅
- 22°Jun⛅
- 24°Jul⛅
- 23°Aug⛅
- 20°Sep⛅
- 16°Oct🌧
- 11°Nov🌧
- 9°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- London's free museums – Wander the British Museum, Natural History Museum and Tate Modern without paying an entry fee.
- See a West End show – Catch a musical or play in the theatre district that rivals Broadway.
- Stonehenge at sunrise – Watch dawn light strike the great stones on Salisbury Plain, ideally around the solstice.
- Edinburgh Castle – Climb the Royal Mile to a fortress perched on a volcanic crag high above Scotland's capital.
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New York to London flights: questions
How long is the flight from New York to London?
A nonstop flight from New York to London takes about 7 h 20 min for the 5,540 km (3,442 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is London from New York?
London is about 5,540 km (3,442 miles) from New York as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between New York and London?
Right now London is 5 hours ahead of New York. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to London?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $423. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve New York and London?
From New York: John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK), Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA). In London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN).
Do I need a visa for United Kingdom?
It depends on your passport – see our United Kingdom visa & entry guide.
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