International route
Cheap flights from New York to London
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). 3,442 miles, 6h 40m nonstop.
JFK to LHR 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
- 6h 40mnonstop, 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
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 5h aheadLondon vs New York
New York to London
Round trips from $330
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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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.
Airlines flying New York to London
5 airlines fly nonstop with 10 departures a day combined, plus 15 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $75
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, OPO · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)UA1 airline
- Washington (IAD)UA1 airline
- Montreal (YUL)AC1 airline
- Toronto (YYZ)WS1 airline
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports and London has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near New York
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, JetBlue and British all fly JFK to LHR 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 $330; September 2026 is the most expensive at $417 and up, a difference of $87 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% 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.
- London is 5 hours ahead of New York. Expect to lose 5 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
London: The most-flown transatlantic route, for good reason
London is the busiest international destination from the US, with nonstops from more than 30 American cities into Heathrow and Gatwick. The museums are free, the theater is world-class and the Tube reaches everything — including Heathrow.
Best time to visit: May–June and September are mild with long days; July–August is warm and busy. December has Christmas markets and lights. January–March is cold and gray but fares can drop below $500 round trip.
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Search New York to LondonNew York to London: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to London?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) takes about 6h 40m 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 JFK to LHR?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to London (LHR), 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 New York to London?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to London (LHR), starting at $330 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to London 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 New York and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of New York. JFK is on America/New York time and LHR on Europe/London time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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