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Cheap Flight Deals to New York in August 2026

 
Here are some of the best recent return fares to New York in August on KAYAK. These fares were found in the last 72 hours: prices and availability may change and deals can expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to New York

Mon, 24 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
13:05 - 15:55
LGW
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JFK
7h 50mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
18:20 - 06:20
JFK
-
LGW
7h 00mdirect
£461Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 31 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
Icelandair Logo
21:25 - 19:20
LHR
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JFK
26h 55m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
23:10 - 20:20
JFK
-
LHR
16h 10m
1 stop
£461Icelandair
Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
07:05 - 15:40
LHR
-
JFK
13h 35m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:10 - 14:35
JFK
-
LHR
16h 25m
1 stop
£461Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 14:35
LGW
-
JFK
22h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:00 - 22:05
JFK
-
LGW
16h 05m
2 stops
£461Multiple Airlines
Sat, 29 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:20 - 17:00
LHR
-
JFK
11h 40m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:10 - 14:35
JFK
-
LHR
16h 25m
1 stop
£462Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
13:05 - 15:55
LGW
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JFK
7h 50mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
18:20 - 06:20
JFK
-
LGW
7h 00mdirect
£462Norse Atlantic UK
Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
British Airways Logo
09:15 - 18:25
LHR
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LGA
14h 10m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
17:59 - 08:00
LGA
-
LHR
9h 01m
1 stop
£508British Airways
Sat, 29 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
United Airlines Logo
16:40 - 23:30
LHR
-
LGA
11h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:55 - 10:40
LGA
-
LHR
14h 45m
1 stop
£508United Airlines
Fri, 28 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 19:25
LHR
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EWR
7h 50mdirect
British Airways Logo
17:50 - 05:50
EWR
-
LHR
7h 00mdirect
£514British Airways
Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 19 Sep
Icelandair Logo
13:00 - 19:15
LGW
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EWR
11h 15m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
20:25 - 14:35
EWR
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LGW
13h 10m
1 stop
£517Icelandair

KAYAK’s insights & trends for flights to New York in August 2026

What is the cheapest flight to New York in August?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in August.

The lowest price for a flight to New York in August was £26 for a one-way ticket from Raleigh and £37 for a return.

How much is a flight to New York in August?

The average and cheapest price for return flights to New York from origins found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to New York costs £776. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last year cost £37 and departed from Raleigh. The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to New York which costs £468 on average, and London to New York, which costs £468 on average.

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What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to New York in August?

The average price of all round-trip flights to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day of August.

When flying to New York in August, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesday if you are looking for the best rates.

Is August the cheapest month to fly to New York?

Data based on average cost of flights to New York per month

No, the cheapest month for flights to New York is September. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, with average return prices of £606 and £573, respectively.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to New York in August?

The average price of all round-trip flights to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying to New York in August, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover to New York in August?

The average return flight price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in August.

No, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, and you won’t save money on this route. A direct flight is the cheapest option at £500 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for return flights to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

Depending on where you start your journey, to get a below-average price on a flight to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

What was the most popular route search to New York in August?

The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York, and the best return deal found in August was £322.

Good to know - flights to New York in August

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight in August£346
Average return flight price in August£594
Good deal return£508
Good deal one-way£508
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Luton Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport
(avg. price in August)
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FAQs for booking flights to New York in August

  • Are flights to New York cheaper in August?

    No, in August, flights to New York are not usually cheaper, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

  • Is August a good time to fly to New York?

    August is a good time to fly to New York because it is considered a ‘shoulder season’, with moderate travel and prices hovering around the yearly average.

  • What is the most popular month to travel to New York?

    August is one of the most popular months to travel to New York, with a higher volume of travellers. Book flights and accommodation well in advance to secure availability. Check our insights to know how far ahead to book.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York in August

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and August travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest August flight deals to New York.
  • Set a Price Alert for your August dates to get notified when fares to New York drop so you can book when the price is right.
  • Be flexible within August: midweek departures and returns often offer better value for money than weekends.
  • If your schedule allows, try early or late-August weeks to avoid peak demand spikes.
  • Look at first flights of the day or late-night returns in August to find lower-demand options.
  • Use the calendar/date grid to scan the whole month and pinpoint the lowest-fare days at a glance.
  • Keep total trip cost in mind and compare fares plus bags and seat selection across carriers.
  • Plan your airport transfer: factor travel time and cost from New York All airports (NYC) to where you live when comparing arrival times.

Flights with popular airlines flying to New York

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly to New York according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
Aer Lingus flights to New York
Norse Atlantic UK flights to New York
Finnair flights to New York
Virgin Atlantic flights to New York
British Airways flights to New York