Question 1

Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New York to London Gatwick Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

Among airlines operating New York to London Gatwick Airport flights:

• Norse Atlantic UK: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Question 2

Which airlines are available on the route from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Only Norse Atlantic UK operates flights between New York and London Gatwick Airport.

Question 3

Which airports can I use when flying from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Question 4

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New York to London Gatwick Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Norse Atlantic UK: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• A.P.G.: a checked bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Question 5

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Only Economy class is available on flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport.

Question 6

How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $641 return via Porto (OPO), compared with $893 for direct.

Question 7

What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $83–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Question 8

Which airports do connecting flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport pass through?

Accepted Answer

One-stop flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Porto (OPO) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 5% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Question 9

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the New York to London Gatwick Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $846 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $982, a difference of $136. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Question 10

At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to London Gatwick Airport route, 37% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 8 minutes.

Question 11

What popular places can I visit in London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Hyde Park is one of the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Question 12

What are the earliest and latest flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 01:02
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 05:57.

The flight takes about 6h 57m.

Question 13

How expensive are last-minute New York to London Gatwick Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of $887. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Question 14

How long is a flight from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from New York to London Gatwick Airport takes 6h 57m, covering 8,966 km.

Question 15

Do I need a passport to fly from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Question 16

How are flight prices from New York to London Gatwick Airport looking right now?

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from New York to London Gatwick Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $328, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Question 17

How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Question 18

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flying via Ottawa (YOW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 07m, compared to 11h 09m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 10m via Dublin (DUB).

Question 19

What is the time difference between New York and London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

London Gatwick Airport is 5 hours ahead of New York (British Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Question 20

Which car hire options are available at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Accepted Answer

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Question 21

How much should I expect to pay for a New York to London Gatwick Airport flight?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport range from $669 to $1,094, with an average of $887 over the past 12 months. Anything below $669 counts as a good deal.

Question 22

How much is a return flight from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport start at $840. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from $669 to $1,094. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $840 on Icelandair.

Question 23

What is the cheapest New York to London Gatwick Airport flight route?

Accepted Answer

Newark Airport (EWR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the cheapest New York to London Gatwick Airport route, averaging $723 return. Other New York to London Gatwick Airport routes average $1,004, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Question 24

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to London Gatwick Airport and is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

Question 25

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to London Gatwick Airport at $574 return.
December ($1,259) and June ($1,114) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 119% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 26

When are prices from New York to London Gatwick Airport the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 27

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Icelandair ($840) and Norse Atlantic UK ($849) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from New York to London Gatwick Airport according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Question 28

Which airline offers the most direct flights between New York and London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Norse Atlantic UK has the most frequent direct flights from New York to London Gatwick Airport with 2 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 29

What is the most punctual time of day to fly from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Night flights have the fewest delays. Evening departures experience delays most often. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 30

Which day of the week has the fewest delays on New York to London Gatwick Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday has the fewest flight delays on the New York to London Gatwick Airport route at only 7% of flights delayed.
Saturday has the most delays at 57%. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 31

Which airline is the most punctual on New York to London Gatwick Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

Delta is the most punctual airline on New York to London Gatwick Airport flights – KAYAK's system tracked that 70% of flights were on time in the past 3 months.

Question 32

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) is the most popular stopover for the New York to London Gatwick Airport route. 51% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via KEF.

Question 33

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Porto (OPO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $641. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 34

Which route, including a stopover, takes the shortest amount of time to travel from New York to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Ottawa (YOW) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from New York to London Gatwick Airport at 11h 07m one-way, 4h 10m longer than the 6h 57m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 35

When flying from New York to London Gatwick Airport, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Accepted Answer

Ottawa (YOW) had the shortest average connection time for New York to London Gatwick Airport stopovers at 376 minutes over the past 3 months.

Question 36

How many direct flights run daily between New York and London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 1 to 1 flights per day from New York to London Gatwick Airport, about 2 flights per week. Monday has the most departures, with 50% of weekly flights.

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