Question 1

How long is the flight to London?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to London depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to London on KAYAK are from Newark, which takes 6h 40m, New York, which takes 6h 50m, Miami, which takes 8h 20m, and Los Angeles, which takes 10h 15m.

Question 2

What is the cheapest flight to London?

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to London was $97 for a one-way ticket from New York and $298 for a round-trip. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Los Angeles to London and the best round-trip deal found in the last 3 days was $339. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

Which airlines fly to London?

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Airlines flying the most to London from United States are British Airways, American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to London. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/London-LON">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

Which London airport is closest to central London?

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Out of the 6 airports in London, London City is the nearest to the city center (8 miles). You'll travel 14 miles to reach the center of London if you land in London Heathrow Airport, 24 miles if you land in London Gatwick Airport, and 28 miles if you arrive in London Luton Airport. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/London-LON">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

How many cities have direct flights to London?

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From the United States, there are direct flights to London from 30 cities. The city with the most direct flights is New York, with 387 direct flights each week.

Question 6

How many terminals does Heathrow Airport have?

Accepted Answer

Heathrow Airport (LHR) has four terminals: Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5. Travelers can walk through the pedestrian underpass from terminals 2 to 3 and vice versa. You can use the free shuttle trains or underground London services when connecting to other terminals. Moving from one airport terminal to another takes about 20 minutes.

Question 7

Which airport is closest to Buckingham Palace?

Accepted Answer

Buckingham Palace is recognized worldwide as home to the royal family. The state rooms are open to the public for ten weeks during the summer and selected days during winter and spring. London City Airport (LCY) is the closest to the palace, 9.2 miles away. Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 15 miles, London Gatwick Airport (GBR) is 34 miles, London Luton Airport (GBR) is 34.3 miles, and London Stansted Airport (STN) is 39.5 miles from the palace.

Question 8

How do I get to the city from London City Airport (LCY)?

Accepted Answer

There are various ways to get into the city from London City Airport (LCY). First, you can take a public bus which takes 50 minutes to the city and will cost £5 (about $6). A Taxi ride costs £41 ($50) and takes 15 minutes. A train ride costs £5 (about $6) and takes 21 minutes and lastly, a shuttle ride costs £58 (about $50) and will take you 21 minutes.

Question 9

What services are there for business travelers in Heathrow?

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Heathrow has bookable meeting rooms, such as its Regus Express business lounge, which can be rented by the hour. Along with their premium lounges, business travelers can also rent cell phones and pre-order foreign currency in advance, ensuring that the required currency will be available upon arrival. These services further enhance the convenience for business travelers.

Question 10

Which London airport is closest to downtown?

Accepted Answer

London City Airport (LCY) is the closest in terms of physical proximity to the downtown area and can be reached via the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and city buses. However, most of its flights are short hauls to mainland Europe. If your flight to London originated across the Atlantic, chances are that Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the best airport option for quick access to the city.

Question 11

Which London airport offers good services for families traveling with children?

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Both Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (GBR) have excellent facilities for families and children. Heathrow’s Stay & Play is available in Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 and features slides, play spots, and separate areas for babies and young children. At Gatwick, there are Kids zones in both the North and South Terminals, both of which provide play areas and free TV for young travelers.

Question 12

Can I store my luggage at Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

Accepted Answer

Layovers are frequent at Heathrow Airport (LHR). The airport has excellent luggage storage facilities managed by Excess Baggage Company, where storage duration determines charges. Baggage and luggage can be stored for a few hours or up to 90 days. 0-3 hours will cost you £7.50 and 3-24 hours will cost you £12.50.

Question 13

Are there good restaurants in Heathrow?

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Heathrow Airport (LHR) has an expansive restaurant selection, ranging from fine dining to quick bites. Additionally, you can even order your food in advance from participating restaurants via the LHR London Heathrow Airport app. Furthermore, many restaurants in Heathrow offer 15-minute menus, as they understand that every minute counts during your travels.

Question 14

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in London?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in London is London Stansted Airport, with an average flight price of $76.

Question 15

How much is a flight to London?

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On average, a flight to London costs $702. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $142 and departed from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly to London?

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Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as $795. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $864 on average.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

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The cheapest month for flights to London is October, where tickets cost $602 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $943 and $823 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $555.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to London?

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to London. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/London-LON">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to London?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/London-LON">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to London?

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back with another airline. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/London-LON">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to London?

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Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href="/flight-routes/United-States-US0/London-LON">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 22

How much is a flight to London?

Accepted Answer

On average, a flight to London costs $702. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $142 and departed from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to London which costs $626 on average, and Los Angeles to London, which costs $792 on average.

Question 23

Which airline offers the most flights to London?

Accepted Answer

Of the 5 airlines that fly to London, British Airways offers the most flights, with around 413 per week, followed by easyJet with 313 flights per week.

Question 24

How many airports are there in London?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 airports in London: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY) and London Southend Airport (SEN). The busiest airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 48% of all flights arriving there.

Question 25

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to London?

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The cheapest time of day to fly to London is generally in the evening, when flights cost $578 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to London is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $653.

Question 26

How far in advance should I book a flight to London?

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To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Question 27

How many direct flights to London are there each day?

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There are around 229 direct flights from within United States to London every day. Most flights depart in the evening, with 9:00 pm the most common departure time and 57% of flights departing in the evening.

Question 28

How many direct flights to London are there each week?

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Each week there are around 1,597 direct flights from within United States to London. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 29

What is a good deal for flights to London?

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If you’re looking for cheap airfare to London, 25% of our users found tickets to London for the following prices or less: From New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport $336 one-way - $547 round-trip, from Los Angeles $408 one-way - $668 round-trip, from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport $541 one-way - $678 round-trip.

Question 30

How many long-haul flights are there to London each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week, there are 1,488 long haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration) and 112 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) to London. There aren't any short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration).

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