Flights to New York City from the UK

Book cheap flights to New York City from the UK online and save money

Flights to New York have got cheaper and cheaper over the last couple of years, and it is now possible to fly to the Big Apple for less than ever. It takes about 6 hours to fly to New York from the UK, and with direct flights now available from most UK airports such as London Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow, getting to New York has never been easier.

Northwest Airlines from £237 Continental Airlines from £253 United Airlines from £259 American Airlines from £265 British Airways from £269 Virgin Atlantic from £269 Air Canada from £270 KLM from £276 US Airways from £289 Air France from £334

There are two main airports that New York flights arrive into. New York JFK airport is located about 15 miles to the southeast of Manhattan in the borough Queens, while New York Newark Liberty International Airport can be found in New Jersey, around 10 miles to the west of Manhattan island. Taxis and buses operate regularly into the city, although you can arrange car hire in New York if you want to.

You can choose to fly in economy class from Britain to New York, or, if you want more comfort, some airlines including Virgin Atlantic offer a premium economy (World Traveller Plus on British Airways) service that costs a little more than a regular seat. For travelling in style, it is hard to beat business class flights to New York, and many airlines offer a fold flat bed rather than a regular seat, which is great on over night flights, and allows you to arrive in your destination feeling more relaxed. First class flights to New York offer the ultimate in comfort and once you have experienced the impeccable service, it is hard to go back to anything else in the future.

To get the cheapest flights to New York, it is essential to book in advance, as special offer airfares tend to be fairly limited, and you can save even more if you book online, as some companies offering airline tickets do add a surcharge if you book over the telephone or in person.

Book cheap flights to New York City from the UK online and save money