Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to New York, Virgin Atlantic or Norse Atlantic UK?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to New York are Virgin Atlantic and Norse Atlantic UK. With an average price for the route of £524 and an overall rating of 7.4, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. Norse Atlantic UK is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £401 and an overall rating of 7.2.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to New York will take on average 7h 50m to travel the 3,462 miles flying distance from London Gatwick Airport.

Question 3

How many flights are there between London Gatwick Airport and New York per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from London Gatwick Airport and lands in New York, with an average flight time of 7h 50m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 5 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York was £272 for a one-way ticket and £386 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

For London Gatwick Airport to New York, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from New York back to London Gatwick Airport, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

Question 6

Which airports will I be using when flying from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

London Gatwick Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 3 airports in New York. You will leave London Gatwick Airport from London Gatwick and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Gatwick Airport at 13:05 and will be landing in New York at 15:55.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York jets off at 13:05 and lands at 15:55.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between London Gatwick Airport and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to New York. They are: A.P.G., British Airways, Hahn Air, JetBlue, Norse Atlantic UK and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with British Airways at £219 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at British Airways.

Question 10

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Gatwick Airport to New York flight route: Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, Iberia, British Airways, American Airlines, and Finnair.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Gatwick Airport to New York flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and New York, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Question 14

How do I get to downtown New York from the airports?

Accepted Answer

From JFK, an easy way to travel is by taking the tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Station and changing to subway line E, which will take you to the centre. Newark offers a bus from Terminal 1, which takes around 50min. From LaGuardia, you can hop on the Q70 bus, which is a direct service running 24 hours a day to the subway station, where you can change to subway line E. Purchasing a metro card may help in securing better prices for public transport in New York.

Question 15

Which onsite hotels are there at Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Enjoy a night of luxury at Sofitel, a hotel directly connected to the airport, only about a 2min walk away from North Terminal. Enjoy soundproofed windows, free Wi-Fi and comfortable, spacious rooms, not to mention an indulgent meal at La Brasserie, with choices of two other restaurants and a bar.

Question 16

How can I hire a car when I arrive in New York?

Accepted Answer

It may be best to book in advance when hiring a car. You can book through KAYAK and choose from a range of models. Starting prices can be around $32 (£26) per day and increase as you select larger models. Similarly, you can hire a car when you arrive. Car hire kiosks are located within the arrival areas in all airports.

Question 17

Which airline is recommended to fly with?

Accepted Answer

For this route, JetBlue is a high contender. Their flights from London offer an increased amount of care, service and attention. Fewer seats on board mean extra legroom for everyone. Free Wi-Fi and 10” TV screens will keep you entertained for hours. And all travellers aged 21+ are offered a free alcoholic or non-alcohol beverage and even free snacks from the self-serve pantry on board.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York is January, where tickets cost £307 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £617 and £574 respectively.

Question 19

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York.

Question 20

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 21

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

Question 22

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 23

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Stockholm (ARN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £330 for a return.

Question 24

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik (KEF) is the top choice – 55% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 25

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Oslo (OSL) often has the shortest stopovers from London Gatwick Airport to New York, with an average time of 1h 05m.

Question 26

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Paris (CDG) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 11h 01m.

Question 27

How often are flights from London to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and New York historically see delays in approximately 18% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 183 minutes.

Question 28

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Norse Atlantic Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 14% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 29

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 30

What is the most punctual flight time for London to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 31

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Gatwick Airport and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 32

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London Gatwick Airport to New York were found on SWISS (£387) and Air France (£394).

Question 33

What is the cheapest London Gatwick Airport to New York flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York costs £355 on the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). It is also the most popular route.

Question 34

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 35

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £446 on average.

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to New York from London Gatwick Airport usually cost between £369 and £534 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £386 on Multiple Airlines (20 Nov–23 Nov).

Question 37

What are the most popular airlines flying to New York?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to New York is Norse Atlantic UK, followed by Icelandair and Virgin Atlantic.

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