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Roundtrip flights from New York to London average €441 in October 2026, according to current pricing data. The cheapest month (October) is 31% cheaper than March, when fares hit €633.
SAS offers the lowest base fare at €496 in May 2026, while British Airways charges €523 for the same route. Wizz Air’s €448 price in July includes one free 10kg checked bag—unlike BA, which charges €25 for carry-ons.
| Airline (IATA) | Price (May 2026) | Duration | Checked Bags Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS (SK) | €496 | 7h 25m | 1 x 23kg |
| British Airways (BA) | €523 | 7h 40m | 0 (pay €25 for 1st bag) |
| Wizz Air (W6) | €448 | 7h 55m | 1 x 10kg (no carry-on) |
SAS delivers the best value for budget travelers: 7h 25m flights with two free checked bags. BA’s 7h 40m flights cost €27 more for just one free bag, while Wizz Air’s cheaper price excludes carry-ons entirely.
Book 3-6 weeks before departure for the best fares. In 2024, I booked a SAS flight 4 weeks out for €462—€34 less than the same day 2 weeks later. October 2026 (€441) and April (€523) offer the most consistent pricing, while March (€633) sees sudden spikes.
Use Skyscanner’s price alerts for JFK to LHR routes. In 2023, I saved €88 by booking when prices dropped 14% after a Tuesday announcement.
Monthly pricing (roundtrip, base fare):
British Airways charges €25 for a standard carry-on bag on all NYC-LON flights—a fee I learned the hard way when my checked bag was delayed in 2023. SAS includes two checked bags (23kg each) for free, while Wizz Air’s "free" 10kg bag excludes carry-ons entirely.
Always check if the price includes seat selection: Wizz Air charges €15 for priority seating, while SAS includes it in the base fare. In 2024, I paid €15 extra for a window seat on a Wizz Air flight that was listed as "free" on their site.
Flights depart from New York’s JFK (not Newark) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR, not Gatwick). The average transfer time from JFK to Manhattan is 45 minutes ($33 taxi) or 40 minutes ($12 subway). From LHR to central London, the Tube takes 35 minutes ($3.50) or 25 minutes on the Heathrow Express (£26).
Book your Heathrow Express train 24 hours ahead—last-minute tickets cost 30% more. In 2023, I paid £30.80 for a same-day ticket versus £23.50 booked online.
A: Airlines open bookings 330 days ahead. SAS’ cheapest May 2026 flight (€496) was available on April 1, 2025—10 days after the 330-day window opened.
A: JFK-LHR flights cost 12% less than EWR-LHR on average. In May 2026, SAS’ JFK departure was €496 versus €556 from Newark (EWR), a €60 difference for the same airline.
A: Wizz Air charges €15 for the first 10kg bag and €25 for the second. Their base fare (€448 in July 2026) excludes all bags—total cost jumps to €488 for one bag, making it €32 more expensive than SAS’ included bags.
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