$256 Find Cheap Flights from New York to the United Kingdom - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 26% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from New York to the United Kingdom

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Sort by: Cheapest
Manchester
6h 59mNonstop
from $516per person
Glasgow
6h 55mNonstop
from $559per person
Edinburgh
6h 50mNonstop
from $571per person
Birmingham
9h 05m2 stops
from $589per person
Bristol
9h 10m2 stops
from $637per person
Liverpool
8h 45m2 stops
from $677per person
Newcastle upon Tyne
9h 05m2 stops
from $700per person
London
6h 50mNonstop
from $704per person
Leeds
8h 45m2 stops
from $730per person
Belfast
9h 50m2 stops
from $732per person
Inverness
10h 00m2 stops
from $773per person
Cardiff
10h 00m2 stops
from $811per person
Explore the map
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for New York to the United Kingdom flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from New York to the United Kingdom cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from New York to the United Kingdom are running about 17% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $721 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from New York to the United Kingdom right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from New York to the United Kingdom on KAYAK in the last week:

• Manchester (MAN) from $516
• Glasgow Intl (GLA) from $559
• Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) from $571
• Birmingham (BHX) from $617
• Bristol (BRS) from $637

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York to the United Kingdom?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $545. Prices are highest in June, when average flight costs increase to around $940.

When is the best time to book flights from New York to the United Kingdom?

Book your flights 6 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 9% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in the United Kingdom is the cheapest to fly to from New York?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into the United Kingdom are:

• London Luton (LTN) (avg. price $638)
• London Gatwick (LGW) (avg. price $673)
• London Stansted (STN) (avg. price $710)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from New York to the United Kingdom?

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from New York to the United Kingdom, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 9% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from New York to the United Kingdom?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to the United Kingdom during the morning with average prices of $776. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $861.

Key details for New York to the United Kingdom flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$256
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Newark Airport to Edinburgh

Flights from New York to the United Kingdom: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from New York to the United Kingdom 
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Mar 2026
Arrive super early and prepare for security to take forever.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Nov 2025
Sit at the back near the toilets and the food service, you’ll get served quicker lol x
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Jun 2025
Pay for your bags at time of arrival and not through a third party site, they will rip you off!
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Apr 2025
Be ready for checking luggage and going through security. We did and sailed right through.
RachelFlew with American Airlines-Nov 2024
London Heathrow is absolutely disorganized. You need 2 hours between flights at a minimum.
Verified travelerFlew with Iberia-Jun 2024
For people flying from New York to London I would always use British Airways. The people are so nice. I would recommend getting to the airport 3 hours early as a minimum and booking well in advance. You will need to check in 24 hours in advance online or a 2-3 hours earlier than departure at the airport. There is no other option and this is a very serious policy. The flight is very easy and enjoyable though so I definitely would recommend.
HashemFlew with United Airlines-Jul 2024
I don’t think any airline has the best boarding. Maybe American Airlines has the most comfortable and up-to-date airplanes. Always go super early to any airport leave an apple AirTag in your bag always ask Agent if your chair and or seat will be properly working
PaulFlew with British Airways-Apr 2024
Bring your own wired headphones and two pin 3.5mm adapter if you want a decent sound experience from the in flight entertainment. If you're vegetarian, there will be an option in flight - no need to order through your booking before the trip.
CynthiaFlew with Iberia-May 2024
If you have a connecting flight it can be a bit confusing. Make sure you have enough time between flights. The flight to London was great. It's the airport experience, including all the security, which stresses you out.
JordanFlew with British Airways-May 2024
Connections can take some time to figure out at LHR. They often don’t assign connecting gate till just before boarding. So be ready for that.
VaitsaFlew with British Airways-Apr 2024
Be early and pay attention to gate changes.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Feb 2024
BA is the only check in located on the first floor of Terminal B behind the baggage ans escalators. It is very hard to find. However, arriving early meant check in was a breeze and NO LINE at security. That has never happened at any airport. They are doing it right.
leaniepenneFlew with British Airways-Jan 2024
Dress appropriate for the season and be comfortable, arrive early for checking in case there are unexpected changes or delays.
JustinFlew with Norse Atlantic UK-Feb 2024
Travel in relaxed clothes. Don’t over-eat. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Jan 2024
Check all flights, arrive at the airport alot earlier if you have your flights cancelled and then rebooted with another line, they didn't book us on and took neatly 3 hours to sort out, others arrived at the normal time and missed their flights

Your New York to the United Kingdom flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from New York to the United Kingdom?

    Yes. Fares from New York to the United Kingdom are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $605 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from New York to the United Kingdom?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from New York to the United Kingdom have ranged from $605 to $1,003.

  • What are the main airports serving the United Kingdom?

    The United Kingdom has 63 airports. The three busiest are London Heathrow (LHR) (67% of arrivals), Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) (12%) and London Gatwick (LGW) (9%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from New York to the United Kingdom?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 6 airlines operate nonstop flights from New York to the United Kingdom, including:

    • British Airways
    • United Airlines
    • Virgin Atlantic
    • American Airlines
    • Delta
    • JetBlue

  • Where in the United Kingdom can I fly nonstop from New York?

    You can fly nonstop from New York to 3 destinations in the United Kingdom. Some of the most popular among KAYAK travelers include London, Edinburgh and Manchester.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from New York to the United Kingdom?

    Yes, nonstop flights from New York to the United Kingdom average $779 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Porto (OPO) (avg. price $470)
    • Milan Malpensa (MXP) (avg. price $563)
    • Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) (avg. price $602)

  • How long is a flight from New York to the United Kingdom?

    Nonstop flights take 7h 06m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 6h 35m, from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

  • How often are flights from New York to the United Kingdom delayed and what's the average delay?

    13% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 44m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from New York to the United Kingdom?

    On flights from New York to the United Kingdom you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in the United Kingdom?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in the United Kingdom include:

    • Hyde Park
    • Buckingham Palace

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New York to the United Kingdom?

    The earliest nonstop flight from New York to the United Kingdom departs at 8:00 am and the latest departs at 11:50 pm. Nonstop flights take about 7h 06m.

Your guide to booking New York to the United Kingdom flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 6 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 9% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 9% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If arriving on time matters more than price, consider flying with one of the most punctual airlines on this route: British Airways, JetBlue, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Delta.
  • If you're looking to save, London Luton (LTN) is the cheapest airport to fly into from New York. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in London, which is the most popular destination in the United Kingdom. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the nonstop route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to the United Kingdom. If you'd rather save money, the route from New York LaGuardia Airport via Porto (OPO) is usually the cheapest.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to the United Kingdom

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to the United Kingdom? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8717 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
Airline reviews

I had a great flight with delta. Plane was clean and the staff was nice, I would fly again with delta.

10.0 ExcellentBr, Nov 2026
Read more Delta reviews

I had a great flight with delta. Plane was clean and the staff was nice, I would fly again with delta.

After flying with Qatar Airways and Kenya Airlines. Delta leaves a lot to be desired

A 6hr delay is going to put a damper on all reviews. It was almost impossible to get into the Delta club also. Zero conveyance. I could not use my status for anything. Makes me wonder why am I loyal to delta?

Wi-fi was out for the whole flight. I pay a premium to fly Delta because it has wifi and because it was out I didn’t get to work on anything I wanted to. I’ll have to make it up later this week by spending less time with my family.

I just wish the boarding process/time to take off after boarding was quicker and more efficient. I also wish that the overhead luggage was managed better. almost every time i fly there is no space for carry ons and they are either checked or I end up having to store it several rows back from my seat. Delta should not offer carryons for all customers if there is not actually space for everyone

Flight was fine, it was on-time and was not cancelled which is very good. However the small cabin bag was forced check-in although once I entered into the flight there was lot of space which would have accomodated 10 such bags. Moreover this caused delay on arrival of my bag due to which I missed my booked cab and had to wait for another 20 minutes before the next taxi (Uber) arrived.

Only flew a short distance from Buffalo to New York City JFK SO it was okay

Very crowded and the economy seats were the smallest and with the least legroom I have ever experienced. Cabin staff were excellent although the food service was chaotic as they were being each person their food individually instead of from the wagon.

Everything was very good or excellent, but the seats were extremely uncomfortable and painful.

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

The flight itself was ok but delayed take off meant that service was also delayed once in the air and it was a long time before the lights in the cabin were turned off. The food was pretty poor, which was disappointing for Virgin. Particularly breakfast which was a dry bagel with a pot of cream cheese. Economy sears were not comfortable despite us handing 3 seats between the two of us, I was unable to get comfortable and sleep. The entertainment was brilliant with a great selection and a very welcome addition was free high speed internet access for flying club members meaning I could stream video whilst in the air.

Food was okay. Seats were a bit cramped. In flight entertainment headphone socket didn't work on my seat. Wifi was great, so I was able to stream on my iPad

Selection of movies didn't include recent box office hits. Food was average not great. English sparkling wine is not drinkable. Otherwise, everything was great.

Check in at the desk was very slow pus Security, although not Virgin issue at JFK was a nightmare. 50 minuet wait no time to explore airport and get last minuet gifts. total wait 1.5hours

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

We originally had a window seat. Our seats were changed to the center isle between 2 bathrooms. This was a red eye flight and we were traveling with an infant. Due to the light from the bathroom doors opening and closing throughout the night our infant would not sleep and cried the whole night which kept us awake and everyone around us. It was a very unpleasant experience for everyone trying to sleep.

Set on the plane for two hours before pushing off the gate due to the power source issue being fixed which was known before letting people board the plane. On top of that it was very hot as AC was not working properly. Terrible experience and limited communication provided by the crew on the status of the issue. They should let people deplane while issue is addressed instead of frying them and glued to the seats.

There was not even a single time where united airlines from lga has made to the gate straight , 1 hr if delay today

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Flight was delayed from 35 minute delayed aircraft arrival to 90 minute delay causing us to miss international connecting flight on SWISS resulting in 16 hour delay to reach detonation causing significant angst, monetary loss and discomfort. SWISS transfer desk and staff was like robots not willing to help at all.

Best part: It’s operated by All Nippon Airways. It’s quite literally comfortable, reliable and respected from boarding to landing each and every time. It’s perfection without extremity in lavishness — it’s how flying should always be!

Delays!!! Serious delays. I was told by a member of staff in LGA that I would miss my DEN to LAX flight connection, so I was put on a later flight. Due to delays I would have been able to have made my original flight, where I was sat in business class - seat 1A: I was put on my original flight but bumped from business - 1A to economy 33C. I want a refund for paying business class but only flying economy

The plane was delayed coming in and on the tarmac. I was coming from another flight so it made for a very long day. The stewardess kept trying to slam the overhead bins closed and I was worried that she had damaged my new luggage. They ran out of snacks and lccdsddd me a hummus box which was nice. It took them a very long time to pick up the garbage so I could not go to the washroom and had little time. To prepare for disbarment. The TV system was hard to control from the armrest and picture wasn’t clear. The crew did apologize several times for the lateness. It took the Denver airport an unusually long time to de-ice the plane.

We did not even get on this flight as the plane never left London. I missed the email that was sent mid morning USA time, so we were not aware the flight was cancelled. There was absolutely no help from the staff at the Norse check in gates, we were told to take a picture of the board they were holding up, to try and claim our money back. We were told to book our own flights to London which ended up costing $10000 due to the last minute. And now we have to return to Miami in 2 weeks. I am not holding my breath about getting on board for that flight either.

Great experience. The flight was smooth with very little turbulence. We were in premium classic, so lots of leg room.

Unexpectedly was surprised with the space on flight in economy and the price.

The movies were super old. The crew did not offer WATER???? 5 hours os flight and did not get WATER? Norse is the worst company I ever used and never will use again.

Longest check in line I have ever seen- brutal and airline personnel hustled me about the size of my bag even though I showed them that it measured exactly to the measurements posted on their site. Just super annoying- I get it - it’s a budget airline and you get what you pay for. Most of the flight were young people who seemed to have never experienced international travel. It’s worth paying for a seat otherwise you will be uncomfortable.

The crew really made the difference. Some of the friendliest cabin crew I have ever encountered- they seemed genuinely happy to be there, and took pride in their airline and aircraft. The Dreamliner was quieter than legacy aircraft and while meals weren’t to our preference, they were at least something to keep us going!

Excellent! Although it stinks to pay extra for leg room and then have no screen option.

Overall a great experience. Only complaint was the movie selection was pretty limited, but that's pretty minor in the grand scheme of things and easy to overcome.

No blanket pillow headphones, not even a water or snack makes for a very uncomfortable flight. There are too many extra fees that should be basic and standard included.

There was no communication about the check-in process, even the fact that Norse doesn’t do online check-in! And once we were at the Los Angeles airport (LAX), there was no signage or assistance about where to check in. I kept Googling for 3rd party information until I finally found on the airport website that we had to check in at Terminal 1 and be bussed back to Terminal B, the international terminal. How were we supposed to know that?! Otherwise, the flight itself was comfortable and the attendants were helpful and friendly. I just feel like we were lucky to have managed the check-in and boarding process on our own - why keep it a secret??

Easily one of the best flights I’ve ever taken. Worth it to upgrade slightly. Crew was phenomenal. Just wish the man sat next to me kept his shoes on. There should be a rule about that. But I wish I could take every flight with BA.

Flight was extremely delayed and they didn’t feed us for a 4 hour delay

The chairs were a bit tight even though I had extra feet space…2nd plane didn’t have entertainment and even though they said there was free WiFi-I believe the free WiFi wasn’t accessible unless u had some account set up….which I didn’t figure out

Flight was good but temp in the cabin was cold.

The seats in Premier Economy were very comfortable. The food was better than average. The way British Airways handled our seating was atrocious.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

More options for your flight from New York to the United Kingdom

Complete your trip to the United Kingdom with a hotel stay or car rental