London to New York from just £453

Your weekly roundup of the best flight deals from London's airports - 24 April 2026. This week's standout is a cracking Virgin Atlantic deal to New York for just £453 return, a massive 33% below typical prices. We've also got Los Angeles deals worth knowing about, plus - for Premium members - a full breakdown of Business Class fares across both routes and our London airport strategy guide.

🌎 Long-Haul Highlights - This Week's Best Economy Deals

This week's deals are all about North America. Whether you're dreaming of New York City or the California sunshine, there are some genuinely good fares on offer from London right now - especially if you can travel in May.

✈️ London to New York (JFK)

HOT DEAL - London → New York (JFK) - £453 return with Virgin Atlantic. Usually £547-£813, now 33% off - saving you up to £227. Departs 11 May, returns 18 May (in 2 weeks, around the May Bank Holiday). Direct, 8h 10m. Great value at just 13p/mile.

Good Deal - London → New York (JFK) - £513 return with British Airways. Usually £547-£813, now 25% below the typical range. Departs 8 May (Friday), returns 15 May (Friday) - near the May Bank Holiday. Direct, 7h 50m.

Prefer to use points for New York? Award Travel Finder tracks award availability on these exact routes daily - worth checking if you have Avios or Virgin Points sitting around.

✈️ London to Los Angeles (LAX)

London → Los Angeles (LAX) - £489 return with Virgin Atlantic. Usually £478-£687. Departs 8 May, returns 15 May. Direct, 11h 15m. Exceptional value at just 9p/mile for a transatlantic haul - that is hard to beat.

London → Los Angeles (LAX) - £651 return with American Airlines. Usually £478-£1,012, saving around 13%. Departs 9 Jun (Tuesday), returns 16 Jun (Tuesday). Direct, 11h 10m. A solid option if you want to travel in June.

Also available: London → Los Angeles (LAX) from £672 return with American Airlines (departs 8 Jun) and £696 return with Virgin Atlantic (departs 10 Jun). All direct flights, around 11 hours.

💡 London Airport Tip - North America Routes

For New York and Los Angeles, London Heathrow (LHR) is your best bet - it offers the most direct flight options, the most competitive fares, and the widest choice of carriers including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, JetBlue, and United. Gatwick (LGW) also serves New York with some operators, but Heathrow dominates for transatlantic routes. If you are flexible on airport, always check LHR first for long-haul North America flights.

Planning to earn miles on these flights? Smart With Points has an excellent guide on maximising Avios earning when booking British Airways and partner flights from London - well worth a read before you book.

🔒 Premium Members - What's Waiting for You Below

This week's Premium section covers 11 Business Class deals on London to New York and Los Angeles routes, including fares from £2,793 per person return. We break down which carrier offers the best Business Class product, which dates offer the best value, how these prices compare to typical Business Class rates, and our London airport strategy for premium cabin travellers. Upgrade below to unlock.

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