Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to New York: what you need to know
London Stansted Airport is located in London. Following the UTC-5 timezone, New York is five hours behind London.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your STN to New York flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from STN to New York, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
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Located around 48 kilometres from central London, STN can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near STN? If you're boarding an early flight from London Stansted Airport to New York, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
London Stansted Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from STN arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to New York
R 5,231 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Stansted Airport to New York flight. A return ticket right now is R 6,849. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from STN to New York. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London Stansted Airport to New York ticket.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from STN to New York by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Stansted Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from STN to New York.
The street address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
After your flight from London Stansted Airport to New York has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour or so.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near EWR. Unwind and get cosy after your STN to New York flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Score the best price by booking your ride from EWR three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
You can find Newark Liberty International Airport at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from London Stansted Airport to New York has landed. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 30 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 55 minutes by public transport.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, head for a hotel near LGA. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your STN to New York flight:
If you're looking for a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from LGA around two weeks ahead of your flight from London Stansted Airport to New York. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, along with a better price.
New York LaGuardia Airport's official address is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
December is the quietest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to New York, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to New York based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your London Stansted Airport to New York plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from STN to New York in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about New York
After booking your flight from London Stansted Airport to New York, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are essential stops on your New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres southwest of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another side of the United States, head for Boston, roughly 306 kilometres northeast of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are among the biggest draws.