Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to New York: what you need to know
London City Airport is located in London. Following the UTC-5 timezone, New York is five hours behind London.
Leave plenty of time to get on your LCY to New York flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling over a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing for plane tickets from LCY to New York, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 10 kilometers from central London, LCY can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London City Airport to New York? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LCY:
82% of flights leaving London City Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from LCY.
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to New York
The best price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to New York flight is AED 1,409. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 2,436. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from LCY to New York. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from London City Airport to New York throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from LCY to New York.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The distance from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York is roughly 24 kilometers. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from London City Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from LCY to New York.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is roughly 24 kilometers from the center of New York. Once you've disembarked your flight from London City Airport to New York, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to EWR. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your LCY to New York flight:
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from EWR three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Newark Liberty International Airport can be found at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Make tracks for the city center after your flight from London City Airport to New York has touched down. Central New York is about 13 kilometers from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 30 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 55 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey into the center, find a hotel close to LGA. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your LCY to New York flight:
If you're looking for a vehicle with specific features, lock in your ride from LGA about two weeks before your flight from London City Airport to New York. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you prefer, as well as a better deal.
The street address for New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Center.
Best time to go to New York
July is the busiest month for flights from London City Airport to New York. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to New York in December.
Book a London City Airport to New York plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LCY to New York around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from London City Airport to New York, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are a couple of popular attractions to add to your New York itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometers away to the southwest, popular attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Boston, about 306 kilometers northeast of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are key reasons to visit.
