Direct flight from London (LHR) to New York (JFK) costs $348 on American Airlines (AA123) when booked 21 days before departure, based on May 2024 data. Wizz Air flies Bucharest (OTP) to JFK for €299 one-way with no baggage fees, a 12% discount from April's average.
How much do flights to New York cost from major European cities?
London (LHR) to JFK nonstop averages $348 with American Airlines when booked 21 days prior, per May 2024 pricing. Bucharest (OTP) to JFK is cheaper at €299 on Wizz Air (W6), with no checked baggage fees. Ryanair (FR) offers LHR-JFK for $320 but adds $120 in mandatory fees for carry-on luggage and seat selection.
Airline (IATA)
Route
Base Price
Total Cost (with fees)
Duration
American (AA)
LHR-JFK
$348
$348
7h 45m
Wizz Air (W6)
OTP-JFK
€299
€299
10h 20m
Ryanair (FR)
LHR-JFK
$320
$440
7h 30m
When is the cheapest time to fly to New York?
May is 18% cheaper than July for LHR-JFK routes, with average $348 fares versus $410 in July. Book 21 days before departure for lowest prices on Wizz Air (OTP-JFK) and American (LHR-JFK). Avoid peak travel: August sees 30% price hikes due to summer tourism, with LHR-JFK averaging $472.
Watch out for airline traps and hidden fees
Ryanair’s $320 LHR-JFK fare requires paying $120 for a single carry-on bag and seat selection at check-in—total $440. Avoid this by booking American Airlines (AA) or Wizz Air (W6), which include one checked bag. In April 2024, I paid €34 for an OTP-MAD flight with Wizz Air, but had to pay €10 for seat selection—confirm fee inclusion before booking.
What are the best airports for arrival in New York?
JFK is the busiest (84% of flights), but Newark (EWR) is cheaper for Manhattan transfers: $27.50 AirTrain to PATH station (35 minutes) versus JFK’s $27.50 AirTrain (45 minutes). LHR to EWR is 25% cheaper than LHR to JFK (average $320 vs $410 for same dates).
Q: Which airline flies Bucharest to New York cheapest?
A: Wizz Air (W6) flies OTP-JFK for €299 one-way in May 2024 with no baggage fees, beating Ryanair’s $440 total cost. Book 21 days early for this price.
Q: How much does airport transfer cost from Newark to Manhattan?
A: AirTrain to Newark Liberty (EWR) to Manhattan costs $27.50 for the full journey, taking 35 minutes. Uber is $45-55 during rush hour, while taxi is $50-60 fixed.
Q: When should I book a flight to New York for peak season?
A: Book LHR-JFK for July 2024 at least 3 weeks early to secure $410 fares; last-minute bookings in July average $520 due to 28% higher demand.
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