Question 1

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 8,966 km flying distance from London Gatwick Airport.

Question 2

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 3

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 €405 for a one-way ticket and €476 for a return.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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, American Airlines, British Airways, and Finnair.

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York on a daily basis.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 €358 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €721 and €669 respectively.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

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 Virgin Atlantic (€476) and British Airways (€482).

Question 24

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 €426 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 25

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 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of €426, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 27

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 €422 and €621 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was €476 on Virgin Atlantic (14 Sept–20 Sept).

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

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

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

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

How often are flights from London to New York delayed?

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

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

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

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