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