London (LON) → New York (NYC) flights

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Quick facts

Airports: London (LHR/LGW/STN/LTN/LCY) → New York (JFK/EWR)
Typical duration: ~7–8h (direct)
Best months: Jan–Mar; late Oct–early Dec (outside holidays)

Price tips for LON → NYC

Tue–Thu departures often cheaper
EWR can be faster to west-side Manhattan; JFK has more nonstops
6–10 weeks ahead balances price & choice

Destination guide: New York City

Top sights

Central Park & The Met
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO
Times Square & Broadway
9/11 Memorial & Museum

Areas to stay

Midtown (central)
Upper West/East (museums)
SoHo/Greenwich (boutiques, food)
Brooklyn (Williamsburg/DUMBO)

Practical info

Currency: USD
Time zone: ET (UTC−5/−4)
Plugs: A/B; 120V
Language: English

When to go

Spring & autumn: best weather
Jan–Mar: cheaper, colder
Summer: warm, busy

Festivals & key dates (NYC)

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — late Nov (book early)
NYC Marathon — early Nov (busy weekend)
US Open Tennis — late Aug–early Sep (demand surge)
Holiday lights/markets — Dec (festive, higher fares)

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FAQs

Which NYC airport should I choose?

JFK has more nonstops; EWR can be faster to west-side Manhattan.

When are fares lowest?

Jan–Mar, and late Oct–early Dec, outside peak holidays.