Cheap flights from Newark Liberty to London Heathrow from $449
Updated 2026-05-27
3457 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 21m with 3 airlines operating direct service from Newark Liberty (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $449 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Newark Liberty
Newark Liberty serves as one of New York's three primary airports and United's principal East Coast hub. Three terminals A, B and C connect via the AirTrain people mover to the NJ Transit and Amtrak rail station, with NJ Transit reaching New York Penn Station in 25 minutes for around $16. Newark fares are typically a few dollars cheaper than JFK on the same routes thanks to United's heavy capacity; international long-haul is the deepest of the three NYC airports for European destinations.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow is 24 km west of central London — the deepest transatlantic hub from anywhere on the US East Coast. The Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express both reach Paddington (15 minutes Express, 30 minutes Elizabeth) for £25 and £13.30 respectively. US carriers (American, Delta, United, JetBlue) and BA dominate the corridor. Cheapest fares from US East Coast: late January and February; peak demand is June–August.
Who flies EWR to LHR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 7h 21m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 7h 21m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 7h 21m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly EWR→LHR
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Newark to London FAQs
Direct flights from Newark Liberty (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR) take approximately 7h 21m for the 3457-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
3 carriers operate direct service from Newark Liberty (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR): United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required for US passport holders from 2025 — apply online, £10. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
London Heathrow (LHR) is the primary international airport for London. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.