# UK to USA Air Freight — Rates from €3.50/kg URL: https://airfreightprice.com/shipping/uk-to-usa-air-freight-rates/ Last updated: April 2026 | [Request a precise quote](/en/air-freight-quote/) # United Kingdom to United States Air Freight Rates Compare air freight rates from United Kingdom to United States. This route is served by 10 airlines with 38+ regular flights. Major departure airports: Airport (EDI), Gatwick (LGW), Heathrow (LHR). Destination airports: Logan International (BOS), International (DEN), Fort Worth (DFW), Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 8 more. Get competitive quotes for express, standard, and economy cargo shipping services. ## Indicative Rates by Weight Weight | Express | Standard | Economy | **1-45 kg** | €7.50 – €9.80/kg | €5.80 – €7.50/kg | €4.50 – €5.80/kg | **45-100 kg** | €6.50 – €8.50/kg | €5.00 – €6.50/kg | €3.80 – €5.00/kg | **100-300 kg** | €5.50 – €7.20/kg | €4.20 – €5.50/kg | €3.20 – €4.20/kg | **300-1000 kg** | €4.80 – €6.20/kg | €3.60 – €4.80/kg | €2.80 – €3.60/kg | **1000+ kg** | €4.00 – €5.20/kg | €3.00 – €4.00/kg | €2.20 – €3.00/kg | Per kg incl. fuel surcharge. Additional: security (€0.05-0.15/kg), handling (€0.10-0.25/kg), customs (from €45). Chargeable = actual or [volumetric weight](/en/how-to-calculate-volumetric-weight/), whichever greater. ## Airlines on This Route Airline | Service Level | Transit Time | **American Airlines** | Standard/Express | 2-10 days | [**British Airways Cargo**](/shipping/british-airways-cargo/) | Standard/Express | 1-3 days | **DBA** | Standard/Express | 2-10 days | **Delta Air Lines** | Standard/Express | 2-10 days | [**Finnair Cargo**](/shipping/finnair-cargo/) | Standard (via HEL) | 2-4 days | [**KLM Cargo**](/shipping/klm-cargo/) | Standard (via AMS) | 2-4 days | [**Lufthansa Cargo**](/shipping/lufthansa-lh-air-freight-cargo/) | Standard (via FRA) | 2-4 days | **Norwegian Air Shuttle** | Standard/Express | 2-10 days | ## Popular Airport Connections The most frequently operated airport-to-airport connections from United Kingdom to United States include: - EDI → EWR - LGW → BOS - LGW → DEN - LGW → FLL - LGW → JFK - LGW → LAX - LGW → MCO - LGW → MIA - LGW → OAK - LGW → SEA - LGW → TPA - [LHR](/en/airports/london-heathrow-lhr/) → BOS In total, there are **19 unique airport pairs** served on this route, giving shippers multiple options for pickup and delivery locations. ## Flight Numbers & Schedules There are **38 regular cargo-capable flights** operating between United Kingdom and United States. Example flight numbers: AA107, AA141, AA6164, AA6180, AA6960, AY4015, AY4017, AY4029 and 30 more. Flight availability varies by season and carrier schedule — [contact us](/en/air-freight-quote/) for current availability on your preferred route. ## Get a Quote **Need an exact price for United Kingdom → United States?** Coservices OÜ — air freight brokerage and forwarding. 📧 [info@airfreightprice.com](mailto:info@airfreightprice.com) | 📋 [Request a quote →](/en/air-freight-quote/) ## FAQ **How long does air freight from United Kingdom to United States take?** Express: 2-4 days, Standard: 5-10 days, Economy: 10-18 days (airport-to-airport). Add 1-3 days for customs and delivery. Direct flights are fastest; connections via hubs add 1-2 days but may offer better rates. **What is the minimum weight for air freight?** Most carriers accept from 1 kg, but air freight becomes cost-effective vs. courier services above 45-50 kg. Below that, DHL/FedEx/UPS express often provides better value with door-to-door service included. **How is air freight cost calculated?** Cost = rate per kg × chargeable weight. Chargeable weight is the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight (L×W×H cm ÷ 6000). Add surcharges for fuel, security, and handling. [Use our calculator →](/en/how-to-calculate-volumetric-weight/) **Which airlines fly cargo from United Kingdom to United States?** 10 airlines operate cargo-capable flights on this route: American Airlines, British Airways, DBA, Delta Air Lines, Finnair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic. Each carrier offers different service levels, transit times, and weight limits — [request a quote](/en/air-freight-quote/) to compare options. **Which airports handle United Kingdom to United States air freight?** Departure airports: Airport (EDI), Gatwick (LGW), Heathrow (LHR). Arrival airports: Logan International (BOS), International (DEN), Fort Worth (DFW), Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 8 more. The choice of airport affects transit time and cost — central hubs offer more flights but regional airports may be closer to your pickup/delivery point. ## Related Routes - [USA to UK Air Freight](/shipping/united-states-to-united-kingdom-air-freight-rates/) - [China to USA Air Freight](/shipping/china-to-usa-air-freight-rates/) - [Germany to USA Air Freight](/shipping/germany-to-united-states-air-freight-rates/) - [China to UK Air Freight](/shipping/china-to-uk-air-freight-rates/) - [UK to Germany Air Freight](/shipping/united-kingdom-to-germany-air-freight-rates/) → [View all cargo airlines](/en/airlines/) | [See real shipping cost examples](/en/air-freight-cost-examples/)