Cheap Flights from New York to London
Round-trip economy fares between New York (JFK) and London (LHR) average A$722 across the year. Book for January and typical prices fall to A$592. The 5,540 km hop takes about 7.1 hours non-stop, and the nicest window to visit London is May – September.
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A$497 −16% vs. seasonal low
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Average round-trip economy fare by departure month. January is the statistical sweet spot at A$592.
| Month | Avg. round-trip | vs. yearly average |
|---|---|---|
| January Cheapest | A$592 | −A$130 |
| February | A$606 | −A$116 |
| March | A$679 | −A$43 |
| April | A$736 | +A$14 |
| May | A$794 | +A$72 |
| June | A$866 | +A$144 |
| July | A$910 | +A$188 |
| August | A$881 | +A$159 |
| September | A$751 | +A$29 |
| October | A$693 | −A$29 |
| November | A$635 | −A$87 |
| December | A$780 | +A$58 |
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New York to London flight FAQs
- What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to London?
- January is typically cheapest, with round-trips from A$592 — about A$130 under the yearly average of A$722.
- How long is the flight from New York to London?
- Non-stop services cover the 5,540 km route in roughly 7.1 hours.
- When is the best time to visit London?
- May – September. Entry requirements: UK ETA required for visa-exempt nationals since 2025.