Flights to the USA

Absolutely — the UK–USA route is one of the most well-served in the world. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines all operate multiple daily direct flights from London to New York (JFK, EWR) alone. Direct flights are also available from London to Orlando, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, Denver, and more. Norse Atlantic offers low-cost direct options from London Gatwick to New York, Los Angeles, and Fort Lauderdale. From regional UK airports, one-stop connections via London or European hubs are plentiful.

Baggage varies by airline and fare type. British Airways World Traveller includes 23kg checked + 23kg hand luggage. Virgin Atlantic Economy includes 23kg checked + a cabin bag up to 10kg. American Airlines and Delta both include 23kg checked in standard Economy on transatlantic routes, with a personal item as cabin baggage. United Airlines offers 23kg checked in Economy. Norse Atlantic, as a low-cost carrier, charges separately for meals, seat selection, and sometimes checked bags depending on the fare tier. Premium Economy and Business Class offer increased allowances of 2×23kg or more.

The cheapest months to fly to the US East Coast are January through March (excluding half-term) and October through November. For the West Coast, September through November and January through February offer the best deals. Avoid July–August (school holidays), Thanksgiving week (late November), and Christmas/New Year when transatlantic fares spike significantly. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are typically £40–100 cheaper than Friday–Sunday flights. Booking 6–10 weeks ahead for economy and 3–5 months for premium cabins generally yields the best fares.

It depends on your destination and budget. For New York City, JFK has the most direct flights from London, Newark (EWR) is convenient for Manhattan via NJ Transit, and LaGuardia (LGA) handles domestic connections. For Orlando theme parks, MCO is the only option. For the West Coast, LAX (Los Angeles) and SFO (San Francisco) have the most direct UK flights. If you're visiting multiple cities, consider a multi-city or open-jaw ticket — fly into one city and out of another. We can advise on the best airport for your specific itinerary and often find cheaper options by considering alternative airports.