Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London Gatwick to New York typically takes around 7 hours 50 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 32 hours 40 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London Gatwick to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London Gatwick to New York, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 7 to 8 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will find it easier to secure a suitable direct connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London Gatwick to New York?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Gatwick to New York are operated by, among others, Norse Atlantic UK and British Airways. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with TAP Portugal (via Lisbon). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London Gatwick to New York?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Gatwick to New York operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London Gatwick to New York?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London Gatwick to New York there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London Gatwick to New York?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London Gatwick to New York there are around 7 to 8 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London Gatwick to New York depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London Gatwick to New York usually departs at 13:05. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in New York.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London Gatwick to New York depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London Gatwick to New York usually departs at 15:05. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Gatwick New York	Outbound 17/08/26 2 Stopovers (DUS, LHR) U28649, BA0925, IB4221 39h 50min	Return 15/09/26 direct Z00702 07h 00min	easyJet, British Airways, Iberia	?	£506
Best option London Gatwick New York	Outbound 17/08/26 direct Z00701 07h 50min	Return 15/09/26 direct Z00702 07h 00min	Norse Atlantic UK		£527
London Gatwick New York Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 22/06/26 2 Stopovers (CDG, DUB) U28407, EI0523, EI0109 33h 10min	Return 24/06/26 2 Stopovers (SNN, CDG) EI0110, EI0908, U28406 23h 05min	easyJet, Aer Lingus Irish Airlines		£583 found yesterday
London Gatwick New York	Outbound 22/06/26 direct X11160 07h 50min	Return 24/06/26 direct X11161 07h 00min	Hahn Air Technologies		£999 found yesterday
London Gatwick New York	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1337, TP0209 32h 40min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1336 12h 30min	TAP Air Portugal		£521
London Gatwick New York	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1337, TP0209 32h 40min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1336 12h 30min	TAP Air Portugal		£529
London Gatwick New York	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1337, TP0209 32h 40min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1336 12h 30min	TAP Air Portugal		£544
London Gatwick New York	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1337, TP0209 32h 40min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1336 12h 30min	TAP Air Portugal	?	£589
London Gatwick New York	Outbound 03/08/26 2 Stopovers (OPO, LIS) TP1331, TP1923, TP0209 27h 50min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1334 30h 40min	TAP Air Portugal		£627
London Gatwick New York	Outbound 03/08/26 2 Stopovers (OPO, LIS) TP1331, TP1923, TP0209 27h 50min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1334 30h 40min	TAP Air Portugal		£631

Outbound and return from	£505.42
Flight duration	min. 08:10 / max. 08:20
Return flight duration	min. 06:30/ max. 06:50
Distance	5575 km
Flights per week	28
Departure airport	Airport London Gatwick (LGW)
Arrival airport	Airport New York John F Kennedy (JFK)
Destination country	Flights to United States

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