Travelling from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is five hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Your LGA to LHR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York LaGuardia Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LGA and LHR:
Boston Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
R 4,248 is the best price for a one-way New York LaGuardia Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 12,277. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGA to LHR, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to London Heathrow Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA's address is Hangar 7 Centre.
Of all flights leaving New York LaGuardia Airport, 69% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to New York LaGuardia Airport from central New York, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LGA? If you've booked an early flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel near LHR if you're on a late New York LaGuardia Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To skip the crowds, visit London in March.
Book your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGA to LHR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.