Question 1

How long is the flight from London to New York?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London to New York typically takes around 8 hours 10 minutes. This makes the direct service the fastest and most convenient way to travel between London and New York. It is worth checking flight times when searching, as these can vary by airline and travel date.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London to New York, with an average of around 84 to 85 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways, United Airlines and American Airlines. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London to New York?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to New York are operated by, among others, British Airways, United Airlines and American Airlines. These services take you to New York without any stops, making them particularly handy for short breaks or weekend trips. It is still worth comparing departure times and airline policies, as baggage rules and additional charges can vary.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London 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 to New York?

Accepted Answer

From London to New York there are on average around 84 to 85 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

From London to New York there are around 594 to 595 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London to New York usually departs at 07:25. 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 to New York depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London to New York usually departs at 20:00. 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.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from London to New York?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to New York, offers from Icelandair, Virgin Atlantic and Norse Atlantic UK are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline suits you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from London to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London to New York are most frequently searched for travel in March, July and April. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.

Question 11

Which departure days are most popular for flights from London to New York?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to New York, departures on Tuesday, Friday and Wednesday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.

Question 12

How long is the typical stay on trips from London to New York?

Accepted Answer

For trips from London to New York, stays of 7, 14 and 6 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

Question 13

In which months are flights from London to New York cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Based on analysed offers, March, September and February tend to be among the cheaper travel months for flights from London to New York. This does not mean every flight in these months is automatically cheap. It is best to compare different departure days to find suitable offers.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London New York	Outbound 23/05/27 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1335, TP0209 14h 30min	Return -	TAP Air Portugal		£345
London New York	Outbound 22/11/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1329, TP0211 17h 55min	Return 02/12/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0202, TP1334 11h 10min	TAP Air Portugal		£423
London New York Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (BCN) VY7607, IB2627 14h 00min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (BCN) IB2628, U28060 14h 40min	Vueling Airlines, Iberia		£452
London New York	Outbound 20/03/27 direct KL2506 07h 55min	Return 27/03/27 direct KL6103 07h 20min	KLM	?	£513
Best option London New York	Outbound 21/09/26 direct LH7753 07h 45min	Return 28/09/26 direct OS7798 06h 50min	Lufthansa	?	£529
London New York	Outbound 12/12/26 2 Stopovers (DUB, BOS) BA4462, IB6033, AA4424 25h 00min	Return 21/12/26 2 Stopovers (BOS, DUB) AA4351, AA7998, BA4467 28h 30min	British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines		£804
London New York	Outbound 01/12/26 2 Stopovers (LIS, OPO) TP1335, TP3960, TP0211 15h 25min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP0214, TP1328 29h 20min	TAP Air Portugal		£437
London New York	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (OSL) SK0812, SK0907 22h 35min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (ARN) SK0904, SK0531 14h 15min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		£449
London New York	Outbound 18/11/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0471, FI0623 11h 30min	Return 15/12/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0622, FI0470 10h 20min	Icelandair		£453
London New York	Outbound 02/03/27 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1337, TP0209 32h 30min	Return 06/03/27 2 Stopovers (LIS, OPO) TP0210, TP1930, TP1330 17h 40min	TAP Air Portugal		£485

Cheapest outbound flight from	£344.90
Outbound and return from	£422.90
Flight duration	min. 07:55 / max. 09:00
Return flight duration	min. 06:30/ max. 07:10
Distance	5570 km
Flights per week	252
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport New York (JFK, EWR, LGA) (NYC)
Destination country	Flights to United States
Departure airport - Destination country	London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) - United States

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