Cheap flights to United States
New York is the most-flown transatlantic route from the UK. British passport holders need an approved ESTA before they fly.
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Airports we fly to
- 1
- Typical connections
- Direct flights operate from London; other itineraries connect in Europe
Where in United States?
Flight times from London
Distances and typical journey times from Heathrow to each airport we fly to in United States. Non-stop times apply only where a direct service operates on your dates; most other journeys connect via Direct flights operate from London; other itineraries connect in Europe.
| City | Airport | Distance | Non-stop | With one stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | 3,442 miles | around 7h 15m | 10h 30m–12h 30m |
When to go
- New York: April to June and September to November.
Flying from outside London
We quote from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol. Regional departures usually connect through a Gulf or European hub, which can be cheaper and quicker door to door than travelling to Heathrow.
Questions people ask
- Which airports in United States can I fly to from the UK?
- We book flights to New York (JFK).
- How long is the flight to United States?
- From Heathrow, New York is about 7h 15m non-stop. With one connection, allow a few hours more.
- Where do flights to United States usually connect?
- Direct flights operate from London; other itineraries connect in Europe.
- What currency is used in United States?
- US dollar (USD). Languages: English.
- How do I get today’s fare to United States?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.