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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

London
London1 stop$259
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$476
Manchester
Manchester1 stop$344
Glasgow
Glasgow1 stop$432
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop$485
Belfast
Belfast1 stop$544
Inverness
Inverness1 stop$428
Bristol
Bristol1 stop$571
Aberdeen
Aberdeen2 stops$545
Leeds
Leeds1 stop$666
Liverpool
Liverpool1 stop$576
Cardiff
Cardiff2 stops$636
Newquay
Newquay2 stops$710
Nottingham
Nottingham2 stops$685
Grimsby
Grimsby2 stops$897
Exeter
Exeter2 stops$1,191
Darlington
Darlington1 stop$1,205
Kirkwall
Kirkwall2 stops$845

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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to London Gatwick Airport

FAQs - booking United Kingdom flights

  • Which is the most sustainable airline to travel with to the United Kingdom?

    United Airlines is one of the most sustainable airline companies, so if you’re looking to travel more sustainably, it is your best option. They have invested in sustainable fuel and are also in the process of eliminating single-use plastic from their airplanes.

  • If I am visiting Stonehenge, which is the best arrival airport?

    The nearest airport to Stonehenge is Southampton Airport (SOU). Southampton Airport (SOU) is just around 25.8 miles away from Stonehenge. Other airports nearby to Stonehenge are Bristol Airport (BRS), London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN), and London Heathrow (LHR), which are between forty to 80 miles away.

  • What are the layover options when traveling to the United Kingdom?

    Layover options for flights to the UK mostly depend on the airline. The most popular layover options for flights from the US to the UK are Madrid, Amsterdam and Paris. As you would expect, Paris is popular with Air France while Amsterdam is popular when flying with KLM. Madrid, on the other hand, is prevalent with Iberian Air.

  • If I fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), how can I reach Newquay in England?

    Suppose you fly to London Stansted Airport (STN); you can take a domestic flight to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), which will take approximately 1h 15min. NQY is about a 20 minute drive to Newquay town center. Only Ryanair UK offers nonstop service between London Stansted Airport and Newquay.

  • What are the visa and passport requirements for landing in the UK?

    To be allowed into the UK, you need to provide a valid passport at the immigration check. Your passport should be valid for the length of your stay in the United Kingdom. It also must have at least one blank page for immigration stamps. As for visa requirements, US citizens don’t need a tourist visa as long as they don’t stay longer than six months.

  • How do I get to The Lake District from Manchester Airport (MAN)?

    Apart from using the rental car services at Manchester Airport (MAN), you can also use other means like taxis, public transportation, or private transfer. Taxis available at the airport can take you directly to Lake District. Train services to The Lake District, like TransPennine Express Service, take approximately 3 hours between these places.

  • How do you get from the airport to the main city center?

    Depending on which airport you land at, getting to the main city center is quite easy. Most major airports in the United Kingdom, including Heathrow (LHR) and Manchester Airport (MAN), have a few car rental shops where you can rent a car to get to the city. Alternatively, you can choose to take a taxi or the metro, depending on your budget.

  • If I want to visit Edinburgh, where should I fly to?

    Suppose you are flying to the United Kingdom, specifically to Edinburgh, and choose Edinburgh (EDI) Airport as your arrival airport. Although there are other airports near Edinburgh, Edinburgh (EDI), Airport is the nearest airport with a difference of 6.6 miles in difference. Other airports, including Inverness (INV), Newcastle (NCL), Glasgow (GLA), and Aberdeen (ABZ), are all more than 40 miles away.

  • Are there any direct flights to the United Kingdom?

    For anyone looking to fly directly to the UK, you’ll be happy to hear that a good number of airlines offer direct flights. United Airlines, KLM, and Delta are the most popular airlines to check out. You can still go for a cheaper one-stop flight with the popular layover options being Paris and Amsterdam.

  • Apart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which other UK airports serve as hubs?

    Apart from LHR, there are several airport hubs in the UK. Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the second largest airport in the United Kingdom after LHR and serves as a hub for British Airways. Manchester Airport (MAN) is another airport hub that serves the Virgin Atlantic, while London Stansted Airport (STN) is also a hub for Ryanair.

  • Does Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) provide cars for rent?

    If you need a car to use around Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), you got covered because the airport provides one of the best car rental services. Popular and famous car hire brands include Avis and Hertz. The Avis car hire office's address is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Terminal Building, Liverpool L24 1YD, United Kingdom, while Hertz has its pick-up location on the ground level of the terminal building, close to the exit. 

  • How long is the flight to the United Kingdom?

    An average nonstop flight from the United States to the United Kingdom takes 9h 39m, covering a distance of 3959 miles. The most popular route is Newark - London with an average flight time of 6h 40m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to the United Kingdom?

    The cheapest ticket to the United Kingdom from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $142 one-way, and $276 round-trip. The most popular route is Newark to London Heathrow and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $276.

  • Which airlines fly to the United Kingdom?

    American Airlines, British Airways & Finnair fly the most frequently from the United States to the United Kingdom. The most popular route is from New York to London, and Austrian Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines fly this route the most.

  • What are the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is London (90% of total searches to the United Kingdom). The next most popular destinations are Edinburgh (5%) and Manchester (2%). Searches for flights to Glasgow (1%), to Belfast (0.6%) and to Southampton (0.5%) are also popular.

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United Kingdom

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest United Kingdom flight deals.
  • If you plan on visiting other international destinations from the United Kingdom, you should book a flight that lands at Heathrow Airport (LHR) as it is the main hub for international flights out of the UK.
  • If you want to land in the United Kingdom in a region where you can easily connect to other areas, Birmingham Airport (BHX) is a good option. The airport is roughly in the region's center and has good transport links to other places like London and Bristol, including by train and road.
  • When traveling on connecting flights, be sure to check the flight details to know whether the flight is a self-transfer or not. Self-transfer flights require you to check yourself in at each individual flight.
  • If you plan to visit Bath in the UK, your nearest arrival airport is Bristol Airport (BRS). Bristol Airport (BRS) is an international airport serving Bristol city and the region, and it’s nineteen miles away from Bath.
  • If you plan on touring the northern region of the United Kingdom, we recommend booking flights that land at Manchester Airport (MAN). However, if most of your itinerary is set to be in the southern region, Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London is where you’ll want to land.
  • Suppose you are in China and want to fly to the United Kingdom, be informed that there are direct flights between the two countries. Several airlines, like Air China and Hainan Airlines, operate on this route.
  • Anyone traveling with kids under the age of seven should know that they are required by law to be in well-fitted car seats whenever you’re on the road. Therefore, be sure to carry one with you. Alternatively, you can ask for one when you rent a car from the airport.
  • On the date you’re scheduled to fly to the United Kingdom from the US, you should get to the airport at least an hour prior to the time your flight is supposed to take off.
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Top 5 airlines flying to the United Kingdom

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to the United Kingdom? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10377 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
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It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

2.0 MediocreFelipe, Jun 2024DTW - SAN
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It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

I've flown many many times on Northwest and then Delta. The crew on this flight were absolutely the best I've had the pleasure of being looked after by.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Not worth the premium paid for the first class ticket

Not worth the price of premium class ticket paid, felt more like steerage.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

I flew Delta last week and United Airlines is a poor substitute mechanical problems with the plane and shitty food among other things made my travel experience what’s become to be expected from United no way is it ever worth the money they make us pay

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Missed this flight due to the first AA flight delay

Missed connection from Philadelphia to London because flight from DC was seriously delayed. Was re-routed the next day (had to pay for hotel) to Zurich and was given a main cabin middle seat while I had paid for premium. Great job AA!!!

Original flight delayed several times and finally canceled at 2:30 in the morning. Staff at the gate was not very helpful in resolving problems or communicating why there were delays. I spent 34 hours at the airport before I could leave, they couldn't book me on another early flight even after canceling my original flight. Next flight available after my original flight was canceled was 22 hours later. I will never fly American Airlines again.

very very tight seats unfriendly crew who do not seem to care about the comfort of their passengers and do not know how to smile poor ground staff support at LHR and PHX

So uncomfortable to sit in the tiny space on a long, international. Food was rough. Please, less white flour and processed food.

Our flight was delayed 2.5 hrs due to plane being too hot! After 1.5 hrs, airline decided to use another plane but had to wait for gate, baggage transfer & beverage transfer. Anyone could tell after first half hour that another plane was required and although did not affect us many would miss connecting flights at Heathrow. I have found the stewards are not the friendliest in the industry and the food is questionable, even as I like airplane food normally, the best of the 2 flights was the yogurt & granola for breakfast.

Terrible boarding , Business class seats are sub standard. As usual crew will miss your food too

Just get Economy Plus for international flights, so worth it the extra room, bigger seats…

The return trip was a customer service disaster. American Airlines needs an overhaul of how they treat their customers.

Was flying in premium eco and there were around 5-6 movies I wanted to watch and none of those could I play for some reasons. Not just me we checked w the person sitting next to me. Few of the movies were only playable :( Also that was not great that we couldn't upgrade to business however tried to, many times before the flight :(

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

Liked that my American Airlines status seamlessly transferred to BA so luggage check was free. Flights were on time, boarding quick. Wish they didn’t assign connecting gate so late at Heathrow.

The entire process was flawless and as expected flying first class. The only thing that I have a complaint on...when first boarding, the plane was EXTREMELY cold; then when we were trying to sleep, it was way too hot - just better regulating (especially trying to sleep) would have made it perfect.

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