Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on London Gatwick Airport to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to New York flights:

• Norse Atlantic UK: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Question 6

Which airlines are available on the route from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Only Norse Atlantic UK operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and New York.

Question 7

Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Question 8

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on London Gatwick Airport to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Norse Atlantic UK: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• A.P.G.: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Question 9

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York.

Question 10

How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €421 return via Zurich (ZRH), compared with €537 for direct.

Question 11

What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €51–€87 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Question 12

Which airports do connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York pass through?

Accepted Answer

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Porto (OPO) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 3% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Question 13

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the London Gatwick Airport to New York route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €476 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €616, a difference of €140. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Question 14

At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to New York route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 40 minutes.

Question 15

How are flight departures from London Gatwick Airport to New York spread across the day?

Accepted Answer

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to New York flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Question 16

What popular places can I visit in New York?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center, and Grand Central Terminal. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

Question 17

What are the earliest and latest flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 12:50 and lands at 20:44
• Latest: departs at 13:05 and lands at 20:59.

The flight takes about 7h 54m.

Question 18

How expensive are last-minute London Gatwick Airport to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of €526. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York takes 7h 54m, covering 8,966 km.

Question 20

Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Question 21

How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to New York looking right now?

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to New York are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about €402.

Question 22

How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Question 23

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flying via Ottawa (YOW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 07m, compared to 11h 14m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 24m via Dublin (DUB).

Question 24

What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and New York?

Accepted Answer

New York is 5 hours behind London Gatwick Airport (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Question 25

What car hire options are available in New York?

Accepted Answer

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) – daily rates from around €18:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) – daily rates from around €14:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) – daily rates from around €25:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Question 26

How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to New York flight?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York range from €404 to €676, with an average of €526 over the past 12 months. Anything below €404 counts as a good deal.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York start at €411. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from €404 to €676. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was €411 on LEVEL.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newark Airport (EWR) is the cheapest London Gatwick Airport to New York route, averaging €450 return. Other London Gatwick Airport to New York routes average €544, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to New York and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 17% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

•January is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to New York at €363 return.
•June (€668) and August (€664) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 84% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 31

When are prices from London Gatwick Airport to New York the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

LEVEL (€411) and SWISS (€452) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from London Gatwick Airport to New York according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Question 33

Which airline offers the most direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and New York?

Accepted Answer

Norse Atlantic UK has the most frequent direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York with 3 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 34

What is the most punctual time of day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 35

Which day of the week has the fewest delays on London Gatwick Airport to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

•Wednesday has the fewest flight delays on the London Gatwick Airport to New York route at only 13% of flights delayed.
•Sunday has the most delays at 38%. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 36

Which airline is the most punctual on London Gatwick Airport to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Delta is the most punctual airline on London Gatwick Airport to New York flights – KAYAK's system tracked that 80% of flights were on time in the past 3 months.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) is the most popular stopover for the London Gatwick Airport to New York route. 72% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via KEF.

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of €421. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 39

Which route, including a stopover, takes the shortest amount of time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Ottawa (YOW) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from London Gatwick Airport to New York at 11h 07m one-way, 3h 13m longer than the 7h 54m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 40

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to New York, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Accepted Answer

Ottawa (YOW) had the shortest average connection time for London Gatwick Airport to New York stopovers at 376 minutes over the past 3 months.

Question 41

How many direct flights run daily between London Gatwick Airport and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 1 to 1 flights per day from London Gatwick Airport to New York, about 3 flights per week. Tuesday has the most departures, with 33% of weekly flights.

Question 42

What time of day do most flights depart from London Gatwick Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Most direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York depart in the afternoon, accounting for 100% of direct departures. Around 1 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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