Cheap flights from London to New York

Compare fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies for LON → NYC, then book with the seller. The cities are about 5,570 km (3,460 miles) apart.

Route facts

From: London, United Kingdom: Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), Southend (SEN)
To: New York, United States: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA)
Search code: LON to NYC
Distance: About 5,570 km (3,460 miles), straight line between the cities
Money at destination: US dollar (USD)
Entry rules: Check passport and visa requirements for the United States at the IATA Travel Centre or the official government site.

Explore New York

Five boroughs, eight million people and a skyline everyone knows. New York is museums by day, Broadway by night and food from every country on earth around the clock.

History

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Take the ferry to Lady Liberty, a gift from France in 1886, then walk through the immigration halls on Ellis Island.

Nature

Central Park

843 acres of lakes, bridges and lawns in the middle of Manhattan. Rent a bike or a rowboat.

Nightlife

Times Square and Broadway

Neon by night, and some of the world's best musicals a block away.

Why go to the United States

A whole world in one tripCities, beaches, deserts and mountains without crossing a border.
Free museumsThe Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. are free to enter.
Flights everywhereSo many airports and airlines that fares stay competitive and connections are easy.
Road-trip freedomGood highways, motels in every town and scenery that changes every few hours.

See the full New York guide: things to do, the country, food and history →

Tips for this route

London has 6 airports. The code LON searches all of them at once, so you see every departure in one list.
New York has 3 airports. The code NYC covers them all; check which one your fare lands at before you book ground transport.
At this distance, some fares leave out checked bags or seat selection. Check what's included before you compare prices.
No fixed dates? Leave them blank: the search opens with your route filled in so you can compare nearby days.
Check passport, visa and entry rules for the United States for your nationality before you book.

When you land in New York

Places to stay, things to do and getting around, from trusted travel brands.

Questions about this route

Which airports serve London and New York?

London: Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), Southend (SEN). New York: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA).

How far is London from New York?

About 5,570 km (3,460 miles) in a straight line between the two cities. Actual flight paths are usually a little longer.

Do I book my London to New York ticket with JetSetCheap?

No. JetSetCheap compares fares from airlines and travel agencies. You book and pay on the seller's own site, and they handle changes and refunds.

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