Is London or New York cheaper to fly to?

Fares to London and New York are close enough that the cheaper one depends entirely on your dates. Check the low fare calendar for both.

Which is warmer, London or New York?

London and New York have similar summer temperatures, so weather alone is unlikely to decide this one.

London: shoulder season tends to offer the best balance of weather and price. New York: April – June, September – November.

Head to head

Fares to London and New York are close. Here is how they compare on price, weather and what there is to do — updated for 2026.

	London United Kingdom	New York 🇺🇸 United States
Round trip from New York	$504	—
Flight time	—	8h
Best months	—	April – June, September – November
Summer temp	18°C	—
Trip type	—	City Breaks
Food & drink / day	—	$50–80
Hotel / night	—	$200–350
Lifestyle ratings
Beaches		—
Nightlife		—
Food		—
Activities		—
Family-friendly		—
Value for money		—
	View London	View New York

Highlighted cells mark the cheapest fare and warmest summer. Ratings are editorial (1–10, shown as 5 dots).

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Is London or New York cheaper to fly to?: Fares to London and New York are close enough that the cheaper one depends entirely on your dates. Check the low fare calendar for both.
Which is warmer, London or New York?: London and New York have similar summer temperatures, so weather alone is unlikely to decide this one.
When is the best time to visit London and New York?: London: shoulder season tends to offer the best balance of weather and price. New York: April – June, September – November.