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Cheap flights from North America to London City Airport from £179

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — LCY
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from North America to London City Airport?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 31 days in advance, which can save you up to 21% on flights from North America to London City Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 31 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £516. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £589.

What is the cheapest month to fly from North America to London City Airport?

Flights from North America to London City Airport lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from North America to London City Airport in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at £278.

When is the cheapest time to fly from North America to London City Airport (NA - LCY)?

When flying from North America to London City Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap SWISS flights from North America to London City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SWISS for the route between North America and London City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Tue 12/1121:00JFK - LCY
1 stop15h 05mSWISS
Mon 18/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£376
Thu 7/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Tue 12/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£393
Wed 6/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Tue 12/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£394
Wed 6/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Tue 12/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£394
Thu 7/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Mon 18/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 14/5£396
Fri 8/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 25mSWISS
Mon 11/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£404
Tue 12/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Tue 19/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£405
Mon 28/1017:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Tue 5/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£406
Tue 1/1020:30JFK - LCY
1 stop15h 55mSWISS
Tue 15/1009:25LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£409

Cheap Lufthansa flights from North America to London City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between North America and London City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Sun 10/1122:10JFK - LCY
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Mon 18/1108:10LCY - JFK
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 14/5£443
Sun 10/1115:55JFK - LCY
1 stop20h 45mLufthansa
Mon 18/1117:15LCY - JFK
2 stops27h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 14/5£452
Wed 9/1015:45JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 30mLufthansa
Thu 24/1007:50LCY - JFK
1 stop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 16/5£474
Mon 4/1115:55JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 40mLufthansa
Tue 12/1110:00LCY - JFK
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 16/5£478
Wed 2/1015:45JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 30mLufthansa
Tue 8/1007:50LCY - JFK
1 stop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 16/5£480
Thu 3/1017:30JFK - LCY
2 stops17h 55mLufthansa
Tue 8/1007:50LCY - JFK
1 stop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 15/5£480
Tue 21/515:45JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 30mLufthansa
Tue 28/517:00LCY - JFK
1 stop25h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 16/5£598
Tue 21/515:45JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 30mLufthansa
Fri 24/507:50LCY - JFK
1 stop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 15/5£613
Tue 21/520:40BOS - LCY
2 stops14h 45mLufthansa
Tue 28/519:10LCY - BOS
2 stops28h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 15/5£617

Cheap North America to London City flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from North America to London City specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Fri 17/516:15JFK - LCY
1 stop11h 20mSWISS
Sat 18/512:15LCY - JFK
2 stops31h 05mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£468
Sat 18/521:50EWR - LCY
1 stop10h 55mSWISS
Wed 22/509:25LCY - EWR
1 stop15h 45mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£503
Sat 18/521:50EWR - LCY
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
Wed 22/509:25LCY - EWR
1 stop15h 45mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£516
Wed 5/621:20YYZ - LCY
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Mon 10/607:50LCY - YYZ
1 stop16h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 16/5£516
Fri 7/616:15JFK - LCY
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Thu 5/909:25LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£516
Mon 17/621:50EWR - LCY
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
Tue 10/908:05LCY - EWR
1 stop17h 05mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£517
Mon 17/620:30JFK - LCY
1 stop11h 00mSWISS
Thu 12/909:25LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 05mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£517
Thu 16/521:45BOS - LCY
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Sun 19/517:55LCY - BOS
1 stop31h 10mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£517
Mon 27/520:10YYZ - LCY
1 stop11h 20mSWISS
Thu 6/609:25LCY - YYZ
1 stop11h 50mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£520

North America to London City 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between North America and London City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Tue 12/1121:00JFK - LCY
1 stop15h 05mSWISS
Mon 18/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£376
Thu 7/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Tue 12/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£393
Wed 6/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Mon 11/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£394
Fri 8/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 25mSWISS
Sat 16/1110:05LCY - JFK
1 stop31h 55mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£394
Thu 7/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Mon 18/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 14/5£396
Fri 8/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 25mSWISS
Mon 11/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£404
Tue 12/1116:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Tue 19/1109:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£405
Wed 4/1216:25JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Tue 17/1209:15LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£406
Tue 1/1020:30JFK - LCY
1 stop15h 55mSWISS
Tue 15/1009:25LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£409

North America to London City flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from North America to London City for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Tue 21/520:45IAD - LCY
1 stop10h 45mSWISS
Mon 27/517:55LCY - IAD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£530
Tue 21/521:45BOS - LCY
1 stop9h 45mSWISS
Tue 28/509:25LCY - BOS
1 stop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£534
Tue 21/516:15JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 15mSWISS
Fri 31/509:25LCY - JFK
1 stop12h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£541
Tue 21/516:15JFK - LCY
1 stop10h 15mSWISS
Mon 27/517:55LCY - JFK
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£542
Tue 21/520:45IAD - LCY
1 stop10h 45mSWISS
Wed 29/509:25LCY - IAD
1 stop11h 50mSWISS
Deal found 16/5£543
Tue 21/519:40SFO - LCY
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Tue 28/509:25LCY - SFO
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 14/5£544
Tue 21/520:45IAD - LCY
1 stop10h 45mSWISS
Thu 13/609:25LCY - IAD
1 stop11h 50mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£544
Tue 21/516:15JFK - LCY
1 stop11h 35mSWISS
Tue 28/508:05LCY - JFK
1 stop13h 25mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£544
Tue 21/521:45BOS - LCY
1 stop9h 45mSWISS
Wed 12/613:05LCY - BOS
1 stop12h 00mSWISS
Deal found 15/5£544

One-way flights to London City from North America

Search for one-way flight options from North America to London City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Mon 7/1023:55JFK - LCY
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£179
Mon 11/1123:55JFK - LCY
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£189
Tue 20/823:55JFK - LCY
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£207
Tue 17/923:55JFK - LCY
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£215
Tue 17/923:55JFK - LCY
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£216
Tue 3/923:55JFK - LCY
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£219
Mon 16/923:55JFK - LCY
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£219
Mon 16/923:55JFK - LCY
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£220
Sun 1/923:55JFK - LCY
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£225

Find flights from North America to London City within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from North America to London City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

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£376 - £691

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlLondon City

JFK - LCY

JFKLCY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/11

1 stop15h 05m

London City

Mon 18/11

1 stop12h 15m

£376

New York John F Kennedy IntlLondon City

JFK - LCY

JFKLCY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/11

1 stop13h 30m

London City

Mon 18/11

1 stop17h 15m

£443

New York John F Kennedy IntlLondon City

JFK - LCY

JFKLCY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/10

2 stops27h 25m

London City

Mon 28/10

2 stops32h 31m

£446

San FranciscoLondon City

SFO - LCY

SFOLCY

San Francisco

Wed 23/10

1 stop17h 00m

London City

Wed 30/10

1 stop28h 30m

£465

Chicago O'Hare IntlLondon City

ORD - LCY

ORDLCY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/10

1 stop13h 20m

London City

Tue 15/10

2 stops16h 32m

£488

Chicago O'Hare IntlLondon City

ORD - LCY

ORDLCY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/11

1 stop9h 45m

London City

Wed 20/11

1 stop11h 10m

£503

Chicago O'Hare IntlLondon City

ORD - LCY

ORDLCY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

1 stop10h 30m

London City

Thu 17/10

1 stop10h 55m

£514

MiamiLondon City

MIA - LCY

MIALCY

Miami

Sun 18/8

2 stops18h 45m

London City

Sat 31/8

2 stops15h 55m

£545

Toronto Pearson IntlLondon City

YYZ - LCY

YYZLCY

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 4/8

1 stop19h 00m

London City

Fri 16/8

1 stop26h 40m

£691

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Deals found on 15/5

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Reviews of airlines servicing London City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to London City. Reviews last updated 16 May 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,994 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Virgin Atlantic
7.7
Good
735 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from North America to London City Airport for under £400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from North America to London City Airport for under £400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SWISS for just £376, but on average you can expect to pay £420.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from North America to London City Airport for under £600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from North America to London City Airport within the next 7 days for less than £600.

  • What are the most popular routes from North America to London City Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from North America to London City Airport are New York John F Kennedy Intl - London City, Newark - London City and Los Angeles - London City.

  • What does LAX to LCY mean?

    Great question - LAX to LCY just means Los Angeles Airport to London City Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: San Francisco Airport (SFO), Miami Airport (MIA), New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK), Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL).

  • Can I find deals for flights from North America to London City that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your North America to London City flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from North America to London City with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter North America to London City flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from North America to London City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on North America to London City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from North America to London City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from North America to London City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from North America to London City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North America to London City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from North America to London City that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from North America to London City offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from North America to London City?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on North America to London City flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the North America to London City Airport flight deals updated?

    The North America to London City Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.

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