Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): what you need to know
Getting away during a peak time like August? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between LGW and EWR:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Shannon Airport
Dublin Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from LGW to EWR, check if you need a visa to enter United States. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated frequently. For the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport is R 4,689. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,357. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to EWR, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Travelling from central London to London Gatwick Airport takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 80 kilometres in 1 hour and 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
From Newark Liberty International Airport, New York is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 11 minutes.
When to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to New York in February.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to EWR in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC then.
More about New York
After booking your flights from LGW to EWR, you'll need to find a hotel in New York. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are top attractions which should be on every New York itinerary.
New York has a number of international airports to choose from. Consider your options for jetting in or out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
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