New York JFK to London Heathrow
3442 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 20m with 5 airlines operating direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to London Heathrow (LHR). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $505 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $505). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from New York JFK
New York's John F. Kennedy International handles most of the city's transatlantic and transpacific traffic, with six terminals connected by the AirTrain people mover. AirTrain links to the LIRR at Jamaica and the A train at Howard Beach for connections into Manhattan in 50–75 minutes total for $13.75. Delta and JetBlue have major operations here; foreign-carrier service is the deepest of any US airport, with daily flights from over 90 international airlines.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow is 24 km west of central London — the deepest transatlantic hub from anywhere on the US East Coast. The Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express both reach Paddington (15 minutes Express, 30 minutes Elizabeth) for £25 and £13.30 respectively. US carriers (American, Delta, United, JetBlue) and BA dominate the corridor. Cheapest fares from US East Coast: late January and February; peak demand is June–August.
Who flies JFK to LHR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 7h 20m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 7h 20m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 7h 20m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 7h 20m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 7h 20m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly JFK→LHR
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
New York to London FAQs
Direct flights from New York JFK (JFK) to London Heathrow (LHR) take approximately 7h 20m for the 3442-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $389. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
5 carriers operate direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to London Heathrow (LHR): British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — British Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required for US passport holders from 2025 — apply online, £10. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
London Heathrow (LHR) is the primary international airport for London. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.