Flights to New York

There are over 70 direct British Airways flights to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport each week, taking off from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

A flight from London to New York takes around 8 hours and 10 minutes.

If you’re sticking to a tight budget on your trip to New York, the best month to visit is January, with February and March also offering cheaper flights compared with the rest of the year. New York is quietest after the New Year’s Eve confetti has been swept away, and before the spring flowers begin to bloom.

With some pre-planning, a trip to New York can fit any budget. Visit outside of the busier times of year, like the festive season, and consider staying outside of Manhattan and travelling into the city to save money on hotels. You’ll find restaurants at a range of price points too, from fine dining to authentic, family-run pizza spots. If you’re keen to tick off a range of attractions, pick up a sightseeing pass to save on entry fees.

New York is a very well connected city, so there are plenty of options for travelling from the airport to the centre. If you’re landing in Newark, a train to Penn Station takes around 30 minutes, plus a 10-minute connection via AirTrain from your terminal. This is the cheapest option. Hop in a cab and you’ll get door-to-door service, but this method will cost more as New York taxis run on the meter.

If you’re travelling from JFK, hop on the AirTrain and you can ride the subway into the city to save a few dollars. The Long Island Rail Road offers a faster train journey, but will cost you more. You can also take a cab or shuttle bus to your hotel. If you want to hire a car with British Airways, you can see more of New York and beyond. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

New York is one of the US’ most iconic cities, known for its bright yellow cabs, sky-scraping buildings and its famous neighbourhoods. There’s so much to do here. You can follow the footsteps of stars attending the Met Gala by climbing the stairs up to the Metropolitan Musuem of Art. You can enjoy panoramic views of the city from the top of the Empire State Building. You can shop until you drop on Fifth Avenue. The choices are endless in a city that will keep you coming back for more.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit the USA. However, you will need an ESTA, which permits travel to the US for 90 days or less. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of the listed areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.