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Cheap flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport from $491

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LHR
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to London Heathrow are usually found in February or October, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2026.

Thu 27/806:30
LGA
-
LHR
1 stop22h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 29/808:45
LHR
-
LGA
2 stops19h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,192
Fri 21/806:30
LGA
-
LHR
1 stop22h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 23/806:50
LHR
-
LGA
2 stops21h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,198
Fri 23/1017:40
LGA
-
LHR
1 stop11h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 25/1007:30
LHR
-
LGA
2 stops15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,231
Sat 10/1019:55
LGA
-
LHR
1 stop10h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 12/1007:30
LHR
-
LGA
2 stops20h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,236
Fri 11/1215:30
LGA
-
LHR
1 stop14h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 13/1207:30
LHR
-
LGA
2 stops16h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,237
Thu 27/815:00
LGA
-
LHR
1 stop14h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 29/806:30
LHR
-
LGA
2 stops18h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/7$1,244
Thu 3/920:00
LGA
-
LHR
1 stop9h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 5/906:30
LHR
-
LGA
2 stops18h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/7$1,246
Fri 28/818:29
LGA
-
LHR
1 stop12h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 30/810:50
LHR
-
LGA
2 stops17h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,250
Thu 13/819:29
LGA
-
LHR
1 stop30h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 16/806:50
LHR
-
LGA
2 stops31h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,251
Tue 8/1217:40
EWR
-
LHR
2 stops15h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 6/119:50
LHR
-
EWR
1 stop22h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,251
Tue 24/1117:40
EWR
-
LHR
2 stops15h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 29/1119:50
LHR
-
EWR
2 stops22h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,253
Sun 1/1100:10
EWR
-
LHR
1 stop16h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 7/1119:55
LHR
-
EWR
2 stops31h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 29/7$1,255

Find flight deals from New York to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,192

One-way from

$491

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,524
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/8-29/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • New York to London
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 45m total
  • New York to London
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NewarkLondon

EWR - LHR

EWRLHR

Newark

Thu 22/10

23:00-22:55

2 stops18h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/10

12:25-23:10

1 stop14h 45m

$1,258

NewarkLondon

EWR - LHR

EWRLHR

Newark

Thu 29/10

00:05-18:55

2 stops14h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

13:40-22:10

1 stop13h 30m

$1,258

NewarkLondon

EWR - LHR

EWRLHR

Newark

Tue 8/9

23:10-10:20

2 stops30h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

19:50-15:30

1 stop24h 40m

$1,258

NewarkLondon

EWR - LHR

EWRLHR

Newark

Thu 26/11

18:00-06:20

Nonstop7h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/12

09:00-20:30

1 stop16h 30m

$1,384

NewarkLondon

EWR - LHR

EWRLHR

Newark

Fri 4/9

22:00-10:25

Nonstop7h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

13:50-20:15

1 stop11h 25m

$1,384

NewarkLondon

EWR - LHR

EWRLHR

Newark

Tue 15/12

17:30-17:40

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 10/1

19:50-13:25

1 stop22h 35m

$1,386

NewarkLondon

EWR - LHR

EWRLHR

Newark

Sat 15/8

21:30-06:55

1 stop28h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 30/8

14:05-09:49

1 stop24h 44m

$1,398

New YorkLondon

LGA - LHR

LGALHR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/9

20:30-13:15

1 stop11h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 20/9

16:20-23:26

1 stop12h 06m

$1,403

New YorkLondon

LGA - LHR

LGALHR

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/12

16:00-06:50

1 stop9h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 11/12

12:55-20:31

1 stop12h 36m

$1,403

New YorkLondon

LGA - LHR

LGALHR

New York LaGuardia

Sun 23/8

17:00-10:40

1 stop12h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 30/8

09:20-17:50

1 stop13h 30m

$1,405

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport (average of $925). Flying from New York to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,690). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New York to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Heathrow. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 July 2026.

The most flights from NYC to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (159 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (139 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between $921 and $1,381 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,192 on United Airlines (27 Aug–29 Aug).

How often are flights from New York to London delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between New York and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to London flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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  • How long is the flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    TAP AIR PORTUGAL, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic can get you from New York to London Heathrow Airport in just under 7h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 35m. The distance from New York to London Heathrow Airport is about 5559 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to London Heathrow Airport on time: SAUDIA (100%), American Airlines (78%), Finnair (78%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport (average of $925). Flying from New York to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,690). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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