Travelling from New York to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
When organising your flight from New York to Stansted Airport (STN), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's major terminals.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of New York. Stansted Airport is located in London.
Your flight from New York to STN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to STN leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from New York to Stansted Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Split up your flight from New York to Stansted Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and STN are:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Porto Airport (OPO)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to STN flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Make catching an early New York to Stansted Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near LaGuardia Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Stansted Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near STN:
Explore without limits with a Stansted Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and find adventure across London and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your New York to Stansted Airport flight.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
From Stansted Airport, central London is around 64 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Stansted Airport (STN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Stansted Airport is Rs55,581. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs116,933. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to STN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your New York to Stansted Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from New York to Stansted Airport (STN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to London. August is when most people book flights from New York to Stansted Airport (STN), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a New York to STN flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to Stansted Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
After booking your flight from New York to Stansted Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
Your London trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that should be on your list include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Travel around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From The Windsor Castle to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.