Flights to USA

Your flight time to the USA from London depends on your destination. Jetting off to Los Angeles on the west coast can take over 11 hours, while you'll be in the air for eight to nine hours on a flight to New York or Florida. Flight times to the central states will sit somewhere in between.

We fly to the USA from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

Use our low fare finder to discover the cheapest time to visit the USA. You might find it’s cheaper to visit one state during the summer, and another during the winter – it depends on what’s going on there. New York is a popular spot for a Christmas city break, while Orlando’s prices often drop in late August and early September.

The best time to visit depends on where you want to go. Try Los Angeles in the spring if you want to avoid the sweltering heat of summer. Don’t miss Boston in the autumn – its bright foliage is made for social media. Visit at Halloween and take a trip to nearby Salem, all dressed up for spooky season. Miami is ideal for a winter break, as the weather is pleasant and less humid than in the summer.

You can make your trip to the USA fit your budget with a little pre-planning. There are lots of affordable hotel chains across the country, and prices are often cheaper if you choose to stay outside city centres. Portion sizes at restaurants are famously large, so you can easily split dishes and reduce the cost of meals. Or, make sure you’ve got a hotel room with a fridge – you can save half of your dinner for the next day. Beer is often a cheaper option at bars than wine or spirits, and public transport in cities will save you a few dollars.

It's possible to travel from coast to coast in the USA on the Amtrak train. In some regions you'll find several places worth visiting that are a short road trip away from each other. You can rent a car and drive from New York City to the capital, Washington DC, in four hours, and tick off several states on the way.

There really is something for everyone on a trip to the USA. You can kayak through national parks spotting wild animals in Yosemite, restock your wardrobe in Dallas’ huge shopping malls or marvel at historic sites in Massachusetts. Just decide on the kind of getaway you want – and with a little planning, you can do it all before you fly home.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit the USA. However, you will need an ESTA, which permits travel to the US for 90 days or less. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of the listed areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags in the cabin free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.