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Flights from the UK

The best airlines, routes, and booking tips for flying from the UK to the 2026 international football tournament host cities in USA, Canada & Mexico.

Flying from the UK to North America

Getting to the 2026 tournament from the UK means crossing the Atlantic — but you have excellent options. Here's what you need to know.

Direct Routes from the UK

From London Heathrow (LHR):

  • New York (JFK/EWR) — British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American, United, Delta, JetBlue. Flight time: ~7.5 hours
  • Los Angeles (LAX) — British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American, United. Flight time: ~11 hours
  • Miami (MIA) — British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American. Flight time: ~9.5 hours
  • Dallas (DFW) — British Airways, American. Flight time: ~10 hours
  • Houston (IAH) — British Airways, United. Flight time: ~10.5 hours
  • Atlanta (ATL) — Virgin Atlantic, Delta. Flight time: ~9 hours
  • Boston (BOS) — British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, JetBlue, American. Flight time: ~7 hours
  • Philadelphia (PHL) — British Airways, American. Flight time: ~8 hours
  • San Francisco (SFO) — British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, United. Flight time: ~11 hours
  • Seattle (SEA) — British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. Flight time: ~10 hours
  • Toronto (YYZ) — British Airways, Air Canada. Flight time: ~7.5 hours
  • Vancouver (YVR) — British Airways, Air Canada. Flight time: ~9.5 hours
  • Mexico City (MEX) — British Airways (seasonal). Flight time: ~11.5 hours

From Manchester (MAN):

  • New York — Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus (via Dublin)
  • Los Angeles — Virgin Atlantic (seasonal)
  • Atlanta — Virgin Atlantic
  • Toronto — Air Transat

From Edinburgh (EDI):

  • New York — United (seasonal)
  • Toronto — Air Transat (seasonal)

From Glasgow (GLA):

  • New York — United (seasonal)

Budget Tips

  1. Book 4-6 months ahead — prices spike 2-3 months before the tournament
  2. Use flight comparison tools — check Skyscanner, Google Flights, and Kayak
  3. Consider connecting flights — routes via Dublin (Aer Lingus), Reykjavik (Icelandair), or Lisbon (TAP) can be significantly cheaper
  4. Be flexible on airports — flying into a nearby city and taking a domestic flight or bus can save hundreds
  5. Sign up for fare alerts — set alerts for your preferred routes now

Estimated Return Prices (UK to Host Cities)

Prices are estimates for June-July 2026. Book early for best rates.

| Route | Economy Return | Premium Economy | Business |

|---|---|---|---|

| London → New York | £350-700 | £700-1,400 | £2,000-4,000 |

| London → Los Angeles | £450-900 | £900-1,800 | £2,500-5,000 |

| London → Miami | £400-800 | £800-1,600 | £2,200-4,500 |

| London → Toronto | £350-650 | £650-1,300 | £1,800-3,500 |

| London → Mexico City | £500-1,000 | £1,000-2,000 | £2,800-5,500 |

| Manchester → New York | £400-750 | £800-1,500 | £2,200-4,200 |

Internal Flights

If you're following your team across multiple cities, you'll need internal flights within North America:

  • USA domestic flights — budget carriers Southwest, Spirit, Frontier offer cheap hops ($50-200 one way)
  • USA-Canada — Air Canada, United, Delta ($100-300 one way)
  • USA-Mexico — Volaris, VivaAerobus, American ($80-250 one way)

Tip: Book a multi-city itinerary rather than separate return flights to save on transatlantic legs.