Cheap Flights from New York to Glasgow

Flight Information

United offers non-stop flights from New York to Glasgow that depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and it's one of your best options for cheap flights from New York to Glasgow.

Other airlines offer cheap flights from New York to Glasgow with one or two stops. Air France leaves from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and has a layover in Paris Charles de Gaul Airport (CDG). Delta also leaves from JFK and has a layover in Paris CDG, where you’ll have to get on an Air France flight for the last leg of your journey to Glasgow. British Airways flies this route, and its flights leave from both JFK and EWR with a stop in London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Another possibility for flights from New York to Glasgow is to fly with Icelandair. Icelandair departs from EWR and has a layover in Reykjavik.

You might also consider an itinerary with two stops for New York to Glasgow flights. Delta connects with Air France for a layover in Boston and Paris, giving another cheap flight to Glasgow. Delta also connects with KLM after a stopover in Boston and Amsterdam. Both of these Delta flights leave from LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

All international airports in New York request passengers to arrive three hours before their flights’ departure times. You’ll need to provide a valid passport at check-in to get on your flight and to go through immigration on arrival in Glasgow. Other travel tips that will ease the stress of your journey include checking with your airline about restrictions for what you can carry on this route and booking your accommodation ahead of time.

Arriving in Glasgow

At Glasgow International Airport (GLA), the McGill’s 757 bus service will take you to the nearest train station, Paisley Gilmour Street. Car rental is a good option, as the airport is well-connected to motorway networks, and the M8 goes right past the airport. Companies such as Avis, Europcare, and National are located just outside the domestic arrival area. If you need a quick snack or if you want to stock up on food, you can stop at Tesco Express, which is open 24 hours a day, before you head to your destination.

Comparing New York and Glasgow

New York living prices are higher than Glasgow, so after cheap flights from New York to Glasgow, you can enjoy lower prices for a two-person meal or a night out at the local pub in Glasgow. Transportation prices, however, are generally a little more expensive in Glasgow, unless you get a monthly bus pass. A taxi per mile is more expensive in Glasgow, so expect to pay a little more for your to/from airport taxi. When planning your New York to Glasgow trip, keep in mind that New York is five hours behind.

New York enjoys a much wider range in temperature. When you land in Glasgow during the summer, be prepared for cooler weather. Summer highs rarely go above 15°C in Glasgow while in New York, you can expect summer temperatures to be as high as 26°C. In winter, for both cities, the average is 2 to 3°C.