Quick answer: London Gatwick to New York is a non-stop flight of about 7h 45m, landing at JFK and Newark (EWR). Return fares typically start around £325 in January and peak at £515–£1,015 in July.

Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “Flights from London Gatwick to New York”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/flights/london-gatwick-to-new-york/

It is a long-haul route, so how far ahead you book and which carrier you pick matter more than the month. Carriers on the route include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, United Airlines. New York in one line: The city break that justifies an eight-hour flight.

7h 45mnon-stop

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Fares from London Gatwick by month

MonthTypical return
January cheapest£325–£640
February£325–£640
March£360–£715
April£380–£750
May£380–£750
June£455–£900
July peak£515–£1,015
August£495–£975
September£380–£750
October£340–£675
November£325–£640
December£435–£860

Indicative bands compiled from our own partner searches on 2026-11-12. Nothing here is a quote or a live price.

Getting from JFK and Newark into New York

From JFK, the AirTrain plus subway takes about an hour to midtown for £9. A flat-fare taxi is £55–£70 plus tolls and tip. From Newark, NJ Transit reaches Penn Station in 30 minutes for £13.

When to go

  • Best months: April to June, September to early November
  • Cheapest months: January and February, if you can take the cold
  • Avoid: Thanksgiving week and the run-up to Christmas, when hotels peak

Before you book

  • Low-cost carriers sell the seat and charge for the bag. A 20 kg case adds £25–£45 each way, so price the bag before you judge the fare.
  • Late arrivals are the expensive ones, so pre-book the transfer rather than join the queue after 22:00.
  • Package protection is not automatic. ATOL cover is not automatic when you buy the parts separately, so read what each seller promises.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from London Gatwick to New York?

Yes. The route is flown non-stop, with carriers including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines and United Airlines. The flight takes about 7h 45m, landing at JFK and Newark (EWR).

How much is a flight from London Gatwick to New York?

Typical return fares run from £325 in January to £515–£1,015 in July. Expect more in the school holidays and in the last two weeks before departure.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to New York?

January; returns usually begin at about £325. The shoulder months add a few pounds without losing the weather.

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