How long is the flight from New York to London?

Non-stop flights on JFK → LHR are typically around 7 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from New York to London?

The main carriers on this route are British Airways, American, Virgin Atlantic, Delta. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to London?

Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book New York to London?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

JFK → LHR

New York to London flights.

Live cached fares on New York (JFK) → London (LHR), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~7h non-stop
Airlines
British Airways, American, Virgin Atlantic, Delta
Cheapest months
January, February, November

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New York → London · 30 fares12-month low · $196

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Cheapest
Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRMon, Sep 14 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
$196
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRSun, Sep 27 · 3:10 AM· 9h· 1 stop
$200
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRMon, Sep 28 · 3:10 AM· 9h· 1 stop
$200
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRSun, Sep 20 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
$207
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRWed, Sep 23 · 3:10 AM· 8h 55m· 1 stop
$218
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRSat, Sep 26 · 3:10 AM· 8h 55m· 1 stop
$221
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRTue, Sep 22 · 3:10 AM· 8h 55m· 1 stop
$221
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRFri, Sep 11 · 12:30 AM· 9h· 1 stop
$223
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Sep 17 · 12:30 AM· 9h· 1 stop
$224
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Oct 1 · 12:30 AM· 9h· 1 stop
$236
one-way
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Virgin Atlantic · VS 138
OutboundJFK → LHRSat, Sep 5 · 3:40 AM· 7h 25m· Non-stop
$269
one-way
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Virgin Atlantic · VS 154
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Sep 3 · 12:35 AM· 7h 15m· Non-stop
$276
one-way
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American Airlines · AA 142
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Sep 3 · 1:35 PM· 7h 5m· Non-stop
$301
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRSat, Oct 10 · 12:30 AM· 9h· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKMon, Nov 2 · 8:35 PM· 9h 25m· 1 stop
$579
total round-trip
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRTue, Sep 29 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKSun, Oct 4 · 12:05 PM· 9h 25m· 1 stop
$590
total round-trip
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Virgin Atlantic · VS 10
OutboundJFK → LHRWed, Aug 26 · 10:30 PM· 7h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKTue, Sep 1 · 7:40 AM· 9h 20m· 1 stop
$592
total round-trip
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRTue, Nov 17 · 12:25 AM· 9h· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKMon, Nov 23 · 12:15 PM· 9h 25m· 1 stop
$592
total round-trip
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRMon, Aug 24 · 3:10 AM· 8h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKThu, Sep 3 · 8:25 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$602
total round-trip
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRSat, Sep 26 · 3:10 AM· 8h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKSun, Sep 27 · 8:25 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$604
total round-trip
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KLM · KL 2505
OutboundJFK → LHRTue, Jul 28 · 12:15 PM· 6h 55m· Non-stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKSat, Aug 15 · 10:45 AM· 9h 20m· 1 stop
$615
total round-trip
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRWed, Sep 9 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKSat, Sep 12 · 12:05 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$616
total round-trip
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRWed, Sep 23 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKSun, Oct 25 · 8:35 PM· 9h 25m· 1 stop
$618
total round-trip
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Sep 10 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKTue, Sep 15 · 8:25 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$625
total round-trip
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TAP Portugal · TP 210
OutboundJFK → LHRSun, Oct 11 · 2:05 AM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKSat, Oct 17 · 10:20 AM· 10h 55m· 1 stop
$643
total round-trip
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SAS · SK 916
OutboundJFK → LHRWed, Sep 2 · 10:55 PM· 9h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKWed, Sep 30 · 6:05 AM· 10h 25m· 1 stop
$649
total round-trip
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Air France · AF 9656
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Sep 3 · 12:15 PM· 6h 55m· Non-stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKMon, Sep 7 · 7:05 PM· 10h 30m· 1 stop
$711
total round-trip
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Aer Lingus · EI 110
OutboundJFK → LHRSun, Aug 30 · 10:25 PM· 8h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKSun, Sep 6 · 5:50 AM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$785
total round-trip
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Finnair · AY 3787
OutboundJFK → LHRSat, Aug 15 · 1:35 PM· 7h 5m· Non-stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKFri, Aug 21 · 1:10 PM· 7h 49m· Non-stop
$791
total round-trip
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Iberia · IB 3564
OutboundJFK → LHRWed, Aug 12 · 11:50 AM· 6h 55m· Non-stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKMon, Aug 24 · 1:10 PM· 7h 49m· Non-stop
$794
total round-trip
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British Airways · BA 178
OutboundJFK → LHRFri, Aug 14 · 11:50 AM· 6h 55m· Non-stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKFri, Aug 28 · 1:10 PM· 7h 49m· Non-stop
$794
total round-trip
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About New York → London

Heavy transatlantic corridor with non-stops every 30-60 min. Book 6-8 weeks out and avoid mid-June through mid-August peak.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 7 hours. Major carriers on this route include British Airways, American, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, United. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, November — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: New York to London

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on JFK → LHR for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Jul
Low
from $615
Aug
Low
from $592
Sep
Low
from $590
Oct
Low
from $579
Nov
Low
from $592
Dec
No data
Jan
No data
Feb
Peak
from $794
Mar
No data
Apr
No data
May
No data
Jun
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: October from $579 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Medium-haul is the classic 6-10 week booking window. Fares drift down as the departure gets closer until about 21 days out, then start climbing fast. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are typically 10-18% cheaper than Friday or Sunday.

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from New York to London?
Non-stop flights on JFK → LHR are typically around 7 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from New York to London?
The main carriers on this route are British Airways, American, Virgin Atlantic, Delta. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to London?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book New York to London?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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