⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

London to New York flights

London (LGW) to New York (NYC): 3,461 miles (5,569 km) great-circle, about 7h 25m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $707 round-trip on Swiss, with 1 stop, departing May 15, 2026.

LXSwissLX431
Depart
LGW
London, United Kingdom
09:25
2026-05-15
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Arrive
NYC
New York, United States
Returns 16:15
2026-05-20
Stops
1 stop
Distance
3,461 mi
Est. nonstop time
7h 25m
Trip type
Round-trip
$707
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest London to New York fare fly?

$707 round-trip, Swiss LX431, departing 2026-05-15 at 09:25, returning 2026-05-20. The recorded itinerary left on a Friday, returning on a Wednesday 5 nights later; the fare was observed 20 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is London from New York?

  • Distance: 3,461 miles (5,569 km) great-circle, heading west (measured to John F Kennedy International Airport, JFK).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 7h 25m.
  • Departure airport: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London, United Kingdom, UTC+1 on May 15, 2026.
  • Arrival: New York (NYC, all airports), United States, UTC-4 on May 15, 2026.
  • Time difference: New York is 5 hours behind London on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United Kingdom to United States.
  • Recorded itinerary: Swiss LX431, 1 stop, round-trip, 5 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

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

At $707, it ranked 25th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGW (median $463). That is 20.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the LGW median of 18.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from LGW of similar length: Almaty (3,492 mi) at $567 and Bishkek (3,402 mi) at $587.

LGW to NYC is the only one of 30 LGW routes where Swiss priced cheapest. It is the 6th longest of the 30 routes we track from LGW.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to New York?

Of 50 departure airports with a fare to New York, London (LGW) ranked 37th at $707. Lowest: $95 from Miami (MIA); highest: $1609 from Auckland (AKL); 18 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Spirit (8), Frontier (7), Alaska Airlines (3), JetBlue (3), Southwest (3) and Air Canada (2), plus 20 more.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to United States?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for United States: U.S. Customs and Border Protection: international visitors. 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 Europe/London, America/New_York; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

London to New York flight questions

How far is London from New York by plane?

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London is about 3,461 miles (5,569 km) from New York on a great-circle line from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), heading west. NYC is the city code that covers every commercial airport in New York; distances on this page are measured to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK). It is the 6th longest of the 30 routes we track from LGW. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from London to New York?

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About 7h 25m nonstop by our estimate for 3,461 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Swiss fare was with 1 stop. 50 airports in our feed had a fare to New York; this one ranked 37th, and 18 of the 50 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between London and New York?

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On May 15, 2026, London was on UTC+1 (Europe/London) and New York on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so New York was 5 hours behind London: noon in London was 07:00 in New York. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from London to New York?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $707 per person round-trip on Swiss flight LX431, departing May 15, 2026, returning May 20, 2026, with 1 stop. At $707, it ranked 25th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGW (median $463). That is 20.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the LGW median of 18.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from London to New York?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into New York, 18 of the 50 recorded fares were nonstop. From LGW, 8 of 30 were. Routes from LGW of similar length: Almaty (3,492 mi) at $567 and Bishkek (3,402 mi) at $587.

Which airports serve flights from London to New York?

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It departs London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom, and arrives at New York (NYC) in New York, United States. NYC is the city code that covers every commercial airport in New York; distances on this page are measured to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK). An international flight, United Kingdom to United States.

Where else near New York can you fly from London?

Belfast (BFS) $77Edinburgh (EDI) $61Paris (PAR) $117Barcelona (BCN) $77Nice (NCE) $167Milan (MIL) $88All flights from London →

Other cities with flights to New York

From Miami (MIA) $95From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $97From Orlando (MCO) $98From Atlanta (ATL) $115From Dallas (DFW) $121From Los Angeles (LAX) $137

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