⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

New York to London flights

New York (LGA) to London (LON): 3,440 miles (5,536 km) great-circle, about 7h 25m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $737 round-trip on Lufthansa, with 2 stops, departing May 24, 2026.

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Depart
LGA
New York, USA
17:40
2026-05-24
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Arrive
LON
London, United Kingdom
Returns 16:15
2026-05-31
Stops
2 stops
Distance
3,440 mi
Est. nonstop time
7h 25m
Trip type
Round-trip
$737
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest New York to London fare fly?

$737 round-trip, Lufthansa LH6815, departing 2026-05-24 at 17:40, returning 2026-05-31. The recorded itinerary left on a Sunday, returning on a Sunday 7 nights later; the fare was observed 29 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is New York from London?

  • Distance: 3,440 miles (5,536 km) great-circle, heading northeast (measured to London Heathrow Airport, LHR).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 7h 25m.
  • Departure airport: Laguardia Airport (LGA), New York, United States, UTC-4 on May 24, 2026.
  • Arrival: London (LON, all airports), United Kingdom, UTC+1 on May 24, 2026.
  • Time difference: London is 5 hours ahead of New York on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to United Kingdom.
  • Recorded itinerary: Lufthansa LH6815, 2 stops, round-trip, 7 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the New York to London fare compare with other routes from LGA?

At $737, it ranked 19th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGA (median $323). That is 21.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the LGA median of 17.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from LGA of similar length: Paris (3,623 mi) at $637 and Barcelona (3,822 mi) at $751.

LGA to LON is the only one of 30 LGA routes where Lufthansa priced cheapest. It is the 13th longest of the 30 routes we track from LGA.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to London?

Of 49 departure airports with a fare to London, New York (LGA) ranked 26th at $737. Lowest: $46 from Dublin (DUB); highest: $1356 from Sydney (SYD); 14 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Ryanair (7), easyJet (4), Etihad (4), Frontier (4), Air Canada (3) and WestJet (3), plus 19 more.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to United Kingdom?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for United Kingdom: GOV.UK: check if you need a UK visa. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/New_York, Europe/London; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

New York to London flight questions

How far is New York from London by plane?

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New York is about 3,440 miles (5,536 km) from London on a great-circle line from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), heading northeast. LON is the city code that covers every commercial airport in London; distances on this page are measured to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is the 13th longest of the 30 routes we track from LGA. The recorded itinerary had 2 stops, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from New York to London?

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About 7h 25m nonstop by our estimate for 3,440 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Lufthansa fare was with 2 stops. 49 airports in our feed had a fare to London; this one ranked 26th, and 14 of the 49 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between New York and London?

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On May 24, 2026, New York was on UTC-4 (America/New_York) and London on UTC+1 (Europe/London), so London was 5 hours ahead of New York: noon in New York was 17:00 in London. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from New York to London?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $737 per person round-trip on Lufthansa flight LH6815, departing May 24, 2026, returning May 31, 2026, with 2 stops. At $737, it ranked 19th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGA (median $323). That is 21.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the LGA median of 17.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from New York to London?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 2 stops; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into London, 14 of the 49 recorded fares were nonstop. From LGA, 8 of 30 were. Routes from LGA of similar length: Paris (3,623 mi) at $637 and Barcelona (3,822 mi) at $751.

Which airports serve flights from New York to London?

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It departs Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States, and arrives at London (LON) in London, United Kingdom. LON is the city code that covers every commercial airport in London; distances on this page are measured to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). An international flight, United States to United Kingdom.

Where else near London can you fly from New York?

Paris (PAR) $637Barcelona (BCN) $751Warsaw (WAW) $751St. Petersburg (LED) $1842Istanbul (IST) $998Moscow (MOW) $1653All flights from New York →

Other cities with flights to London

From Dublin (DUB) $46From Oslo (OSL) $46From Copenhagen (CPH) $48From Krakow (KRK) $57From Stockholm (ARN) $68From Porto (OPO) $72

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