Catch one of our daily flights from London Heathrow to New York’s JFK or book our seasonal service from Manchester.
Find lower fares to New York in our sale, direct from both London and Manchester, and start planning Broadway nights, skyline views, Central Park strolls and unforgettable neighbourhoods.
And if a Christmas escape is calling, now’s a great time to get it booked.
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Make your New York adventure even sweeter by adding a hotel to your flight. Unlock exclusive deals, pay just a deposit, and spread the cost with ease. Because why stop at flying when you can stay in style too?
Here's a few of our recommended options...
♦ Central location, close to Times Square
♦ Bed and breakfast option available
♦ Family rooms for larger groups
♦ Excellent West 35th Street Location, close to the Empire State Building
♦ Rooftop terrace
♦ Modern boutique hotel
♦ No resort fee
♦ Located in Hell's Kitchen, on the edge of the Theatre District
♦ Multiple food and drink options within the hotel
♦ Breakfast included
♦ Central Midtown location, on Restaurant Row
♦ Great value hotel
♦ Boutique style hotel
♦ Spacious suites with kitchenettes available
♦ Located in Midtown East
♦ In the cool Midtown Murray Hill neighbourhood
♦ Studio and one bedroom apartments with kitchenettes
♦ Rooftop bar
♦ Daily food and beverage credit for Virgin Atlantic Holidays guests
♦ Rooftop pool and bar
♦ Great views of Lower Manhattan and Empire State Building
♦ In Times Square, steps from restaurants, shops and Broadway theatres
♦ Outdoor terrace overlooking the heart of the city
♦ City bike rental included in resort fee
Our top picks are just the start. Explore plenty more options across New York, from buzzing downtown stays to chilled-out spots uptown. Whether you’re here for the lights, the sights, or just to relax, there’s a place with your name on it.
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Touch down in the city that never sleeps in signature Virgin Atlantic style. From lie-flat comfort at 35,000ft to cocktails in our exclusive Clubhouse, your New York story starts the moment you step on board. And why not complete it with one of our handpicked 5* stays?
Arrive in Manhattan feeling ready for anything with our latest Upper Class flight deals to New York.
Lie flat, sip something special and dine above the clouds. Upper Class starts New York in style.
Pair your Upper Class flight with a world-class New York hotel and step straight from skyline views to city streets in style.
New York moves fast, and your airport experience shouldn’t. In our JFK Clubhouse, unwind before take-off with seasonal menus, signature cocktails and spaces designed to help you switch off or dial in.
Whether you’re returning home from Wall Street meetings or a weekend on Broadway, end your trip with a little calm before the flight.
You could spend a year in New York and not discover it all. We love everything about the city from Central Park to hipster Williamsburg. Walk the High Line, take a helicopter trip around Manhattan, take in a show on Broadway, or party the night away on the Lower East Side.
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Our seats have been carefully designed to help you fly in total comfort during the flight, no matter which cabin you're in. Find out how our Upper Class, Premium and Economy seats measure up.
Whichever cabin you're travelling in, you'll enjoy exciting inflight entertainment and delicious food and drinks throughout the flight.
We reward your adventures with Virgin Points. Whether you're taking off, doing the weekly shop or splashing out on an exclusive stay, points make it all more rewarding.
