Dara Continenza - Wed May 27 2015
Whether you're an expat dreaming of home or a traveler itching to escape London, there are cheap flights to be found to the United States. Here are 5 of the cheapest flights we found from London to the States, starting at just £394!
First up: sizzling hot Miami. The beachy town, famous for its nightclubs and restaurants and perfect swaths of beach, is surprisingly cheap from London's Gatwick Airport, with prices starting at just £519 with TAP Portugal, Iberia Airlines, and Air Europa!
You can reach the fabled West Coast for around £500 this year with direct flights from Air New Zealand and Virgin Atlantic. Check out the sprawling celebrity homes of Beverly Hills, the famous filming locations around Hollywood, or the colourful beaches that edge the City of Angels.
The harbourside city of Boston is a wonderful mix of classic New England getaway and buzzing college town. Explore its history-packed streets (and see its famous Red Sox baseball team) on these cheap flights from London. British Airways flies direct from around £504 return.
Philadelphia is another wonderfully historical city that's easy to reach from London, overflowing with museums, eateries, and fascinating historical sights. Check out direct flights with Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, and British Airways — they start at just $£446 return.
Mickey Mouse is waiting. Grab the family and fly to Orlando on one of these flights from Stansted, starting at just £420 return. Disney World, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios, and a number of amazing waterparks are all at your fingertips!
Explore a different skyline this year and head to New York City! These super-cheap flights from London Gatwick are offered by Icelandair, Aer Lingus, and oddly, Ukraine International Airlines. Check them out — you'll be in the Big Apple in no time.