Question 1

Are there non-stop flights to the United States?

Accepted Answer

There are several non-stop flights to the US from across the UK. Popular routes run by Virgin Atlantic include London Heathrow (LHR) to New York John F Kennedy (JFK) and Newark (EWR), while British Airways offers direct flights from London Heathrow to O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), among others.

Question 2

I want to do a road trip through the southern states, which airport is best?

Accepted Answer

Atlanta is a major air transport hub in the southern US, with direct flights regularly arriving from both London and Manchester. As the airport offers numerous domestic flights in and around the United States, this could be a good option for either catching a domestic flight to the starting point of your road trip or a great place to hit the road, making it easy to fly back for your return flight to the UK.

Question 3

Where should I fly to in the United States if I want to go to Disneyland?

Accepted Answer

The closest international airport to Disneyland is Los Angeles Airport, which is 34 mi away from the resort. John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County is another option, which is closer at only 15 mi away. It is possible to travel from the UK to John Wayne Airport on a connecting regional flight from a US airport.

Question 4

I am going to Vail Colorado – which airport should I fly into?

Accepted Answer

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the nearest international airport to Vail, which is in Colorado state. You can either travel by road from the airport – a distance of 119 mi – or book a flight from Denver to Eagle Regional County Airport (EGE), which is 35.1 mi away from Vail.

Question 5

Can I reduce my carbon footprint on flights to the USA?

Accepted Answer

Use the KAYAK CO2 filter to find flights with the least emissions on this route. If you're flying from Edinburgh, for instance, choose Aer Lingus to New Jersey's Newark Airport (EWR) and save around 48% in carbon emissions. Or fly with JetBlue from London Gatwick Airport (LGA) to JFK to save just over 40%. The same goes for many other British departure airports – you'll can always find more carbon-efficient flights on KAYAK.

Question 6

Which arrival airports offer the most connections to others in the United States?

Accepted Answer

If you want to make onward flight connections to cities in the United States that only have domestic airports, the best arrival airport to choose is JFK if you're flying to the East Coast. If you're flying to the West Coast, choose Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). For the best connections to cities in the southern states, fly to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to the United States?

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 the United Kingdom to the United States. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/United-States-US0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to the United States?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to the United States is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/United-States-US0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to the United States?

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 from the United Kingdom to the United States with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/United-States-US0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to the United States?

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 from the United Kingdom to the United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/United-States-US0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which airlines fly most frequently to the United States?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom and United States are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are British Airways (627 flights per week), American Airlines (623 flights per week), and Finnair (563 flights per week).

Question 12

How many airports are there in the United States?

Accepted Answer

There are 581 airports in the United States. The busiest airport is Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), with 8% of all flights arriving there.

Question 13

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United States is Orlando Airport (MCO), with an average flight price of £415.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United States is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £568. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are £620 on average.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost £504 on average. On average, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £566.

Question 16

What is the cheapest flight to the United States?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to the United States from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at £354 return. The most popular route is Edinburgh (EDI) to Newark Airport (EWR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £394.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to the United States?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to the United States is September, when tickets cost £460 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £640 and £616 respectively.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to the United States?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United Kingdom to the United States, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 19

How many cities have direct flights to the United States?

Accepted Answer

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to the United States from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is London, with 5,623 direct flights each week.

Question 20

How many direct flights to the United States are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 852 direct flights from within United Kingdom to the United States every day. Most flights (48%) depart in the morning.

Question 21

How many direct flights to the United States are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 5,964 direct flights from within United Kingdom to the United States. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 22

How long is the flight to the United States?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to the United States takes 11h 00m, covering a distance of 4127 miles. The shortest route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Boston (BOS) with an average flight time of 7h 25m.

Question 23

How many long-haul flights are there to the United States each week?

Accepted Answer

There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to the United States. Instead, there are 5,964 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from London.

Question 24

What are the most popular destinations in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is New York (51% of total searches to the United States). The next most popular destinations are Orlando (7%) and Washington, D.C. (6%). Searches for flights to Los Angeles (6%), to Boston (5%), and to Miami (4%) are also popular.

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