Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York from $356

The cheapest month to fly to New York from London Gatwick Airport is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $407, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from London Gatwick Airport averaging around $443.

The cheapest day to depart from London Gatwick Airport to New York is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $548. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from London Gatwick Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $655.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to New York is at noon. Flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York during this time can be as low as $532. Flights to New York are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $641. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from London Gatwick to New York John F Kennedy Intl for the best London Gatwick - New York flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from London Gatwick Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around $540 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from London Gatwick Airport for as low as $457 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on London Gatwick to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a London Gatwick Airport to New York flight.

As of February 2026, prices for London Gatwick Airport to New York flights are approximately 24% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Icelandair, Norse Atlantic UK, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick to New York

Norse Atlantic UK, British Airways and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York from London Gatwick Airport according to our data. Norse Atlantic UK is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New York. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between London and New York have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 182 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 15% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.