London to New York from just £515

34% off transatlantic fares this week - plus Business Class deals from £2,898 for premium subscribers

May 02, 2026

Your weekly roundup of the best flight deals from London's airports - 1 May 2026. This week we have some solid transatlantic economy fares headlined by a cracking Virgin Atlantic deal to New York, plus long-haul options to Los Angeles at prices worth snapping up. Premium subscribers also get the full lowdown on Business Class deals across both routes this week. Read on for everything worth booking right now.

🌎 Long-Haul Highlights - Economy Deals from London

This week's long-haul economy deals are centred on North America, with some genuinely competitive fares to New York and Los Angeles from London. The headline deal is a direct Virgin Atlantic flight to New York JFK that comes in well below the typical price range - details below. If you have been sitting on the fence about a US trip this spring or summer, some of these dates align nicely with the Spring Bank Holiday period too.

New York Deals from London

Good Deal - London → New York (JFK) - Usually £550-£1,018, now just £515 return (save 34% - that is £269 off). Virgin Atlantic, Direct, 8h 10m. Departs 15 May, returns 22 May - in 2 weeks, around Spring Bank Holiday. Great value at just 15p/mile.

London → New York (JFK) - Usually £550-£1,018, now £657 return (save 16%). Virgin Atlantic, Direct, 8h 10m. Departs 18 May, returns 25 May - near Spring Bank Holiday.

London → New York (JFK) - £619 return with British Airways. Direct, 8h 5m. Departs 15 Jun, returns 22 Jun - in 1-2 months. Typical range £415-£690.

Los Angeles Deals from London

London → Los Angeles (LAX) - Usually £479-£817, now £507 return (save 22% - £141 off). United Airlines, Direct, 11h 10m. Departs 15 May, returns 22 May. Outstanding value at just 9.3p/mile for a transatlantic flight of over 5,400 miles.

London → Los Angeles (LAX) - Usually £479-£817, now £548 return (save 15%). Virgin Atlantic, Direct, 11h 15m. Departs Sunday 17 May, returns Sunday 24 May - a full week in LA near Spring Bank Holiday.

London → Los Angeles (LAX) - Usually £479-£905, now £617 return (save 14%). United Airlines, Direct, 11h 5m. Departs 15 Jul, returns 22 Jul - summer holidays option in 2-3 months.

London → Los Angeles (LAX) - Usually £479-£905, now £637 return (save 8%). American Airlines, Direct, 11h 10m. Departs 15 Jun, returns 22 Jun - in 1-2 months.

London → Los Angeles (LAX) - £677 return with Virgin Atlantic, Direct, 11h 15m. Departs 15 Jun, returns 22 Jun. Typical range £479-£905.

London → Los Angeles (LAX) - £733 return with Virgin Atlantic, Direct, 11h 15m. Departs 17 Jun, returns 24 Jun. Typical range £479-£905.

London → Los Angeles (LAX) - £800 return with Virgin Atlantic, Direct, 11h 15m. Departs 15 Jul, returns 22 Jul - summer travel in 2-3 months. Typical range £515-£923.

London Airport Tip

All transatlantic deals this week depart from London Heathrow (LHR) - the main hub for long-haul routes to New York and Los Angeles. Virgin Atlantic operates from Terminal 3, British Airways from Terminal 5, and United and American Airlines from Terminal 2. Heathrow Express from Paddington takes just 15 minutes and is the fastest way to reach any terminal. If you want to earn miles on these routes, check out Smart With Points for tips on earning Avios to fly routes like these for free, or even upgrade to premium cabins.

Could You Fly These Routes on Points?

Before you pay cash for these fares, it is worth checking whether award availability exists on the same routes. Award Travel Finder tracks the best award flight redemptions daily - including London to New York and London to Los Angeles - and can alert you when premium cabin award space opens up on Virgin Atlantic or British Airways. If you hold Flying Club miles or Avios, these transatlantic routes are prime candidates for a great redemption.

Premium Preview - Business Class Deals This Week

This week we have 8 Business Class deals on London to New York and London to Los Angeles routes. Premium subscribers get full details including the best dates, price comparisons vs typical fares, and which airline offers the best lie-flat seat experience. Unlock below to see everything.

  • London to Los Angeles Business Class from £2,898 return - American Airlines, July dates

  • London to New York Business Class from £3,091 return - JetBlue Mint, June dates

  • London to Los Angeles Business Class - multiple date options across May, June and July

  • Full breakdown of which carrier offers the best value Business Class seat per route

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