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Cheap flights from London to New York

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 3,442 miles, 7h 20m nonstop.

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LHR to JFK at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
3,442 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
7h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLB6BA5 airlinesAmerican, Delta, JetBlue
Nonstop flights per day
10all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday19% less than Sunday
Time difference
5h behindNew York vs London

London to New York

Round trips from $317

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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London to New York fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$436
  2. October 2026from Wed, Oct 14$365
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 17$379
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 16$372
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 6$317
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$335

Airlines flying London to New York

5 airlines fly nonstop with 10 departures a day combined, plus 15 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

London has 3 airports and New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, JetBlue and British all fly LHR to JFK nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $317; September 2026 is the most expensive at $436 and up, a difference of $119 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
  • New York is 5 hours behind London. A morning departure lands in New York with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.

Destination guide

New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go

New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.

Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.

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London to New York: common questions

How long is the flight from London to New York?

A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to New York (JFK) takes about 7h 20m gate to gate, covering 3,442 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LHR to JFK?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate nonstop flights from London (LHR) to New York (JFK), with 10 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through OSL, ORD and IAD.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to New York?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from London (LHR) to New York (JFK), starting at $317 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book London to New York flights?

Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between London and New York?

New York is 5 hours behind London. LHR is on Europe/London time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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