⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

London to New York flights

London (LHR) to New York (NYC): 3,442 miles (5,540 km) great-circle, about 7h 25m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $578 round-trip on Austrian, with 1 stop, departing May 8, 2026.

OSAustrianOS340
Depart
LHR
London, United Kingdom
06:00
2026-05-08
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Arrive
NYC
New York, United States
Returns 08:25
2026-05-15
Stops
1 stop
Distance
3,442 mi
Est. nonstop time
7h 25m
Trip type
Round-trip
$578
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest London to New York fare fly?

$578 round-trip, Austrian OS340, departing 2026-05-08 at 06:00, returning 2026-05-15. The recorded itinerary left on a Friday, returning on a Friday 7 nights later; the fare was observed 13 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: 3,442 miles (5,540 km) great-circle, heading west (measured to John F Kennedy International Airport, JFK).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 7h 25m.
  • Departure airport: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London, United Kingdom, UTC+1 on May 8, 2026.
  • Arrival: New York (NYC, all airports), United States, UTC-4 on May 8, 2026.
  • Time difference: New York is 5 hours behind London on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United Kingdom to United States.
  • Recorded itinerary: Austrian OS340, 1 stop, round-trip, 7 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

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

At $578, it ranked 15th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LHR (median $624). That is 16.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the LHR median of 22.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from LHR of similar length: Bishkek (3,405 mi) at $672 and Almaty (3,494 mi) at $687.

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

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to New York?

Of 50 departure airports with a fare to New York, London (LHR) ranked 35th at $578. 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 3,442 miles (5,540 km) from New York on a great-circle line from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 LHR. 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 3,442 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Austrian fare was with 1 stop. 50 airports in our feed had a fare to New York; this one ranked 35th, and 18 of the 50 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between London and New York?

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On May 8, 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: $578 per person round-trip on Austrian flight OS340, departing May 8, 2026, returning May 15, 2026, with 1 stop. At $578, it ranked 15th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LHR (median $624). That is 16.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the LHR median of 22.9 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 LHR, 7 of 30 were. Routes from LHR of similar length: Bishkek (3,405 mi) at $672 and Almaty (3,494 mi) at $687.

Which airports serve flights from London to New York?

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It departs London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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) $196Edinburgh (EDI) $162Paris (PAR) $165Barcelona (BCN) $110Nice (NCE) $264Milan (MIL) $287All 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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