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 · $181

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Cheapest
Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRSun, Jul 26 · 3:10 AM· 9h· 1 stop
$181
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRTue, Jul 21 · 12:30 AM· 9h· 1 stop
$183
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRSat, Jul 25 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
$190
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRTue, Jul 28 · 3:10 AM· 8h 55m· 1 stop
$198
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRMon, Jul 27 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
$204
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Jul 30 · 3:10 AM· 8h 55m· 1 stop
$204
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRFri, Jul 24 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
$207
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Jul 23 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
$210
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRTue, Jul 7 · 3:10 AM· 9h· 1 stop
$227
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRFri, Jul 17 · 3:10 AM· 8h 55m· 1 stop
$232
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Jul 9 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
$232
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → LHRWed, Jul 8 · 3:10 AM· 8h 55m· 1 stop
$235
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRSun, Jul 5 · 12:30 AM· 9h· 1 stop
$254
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Jul 16 · 12:30 AM· 9h 5m· 1 stop
$263
one-way
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American Airlines · AA 142
OutboundJFK → LHRFri, Jul 17 · 1:30 PM· 7h 10m· Non-stop
$304
one-way
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American Airlines · AA 4218
OutboundJFK → LHRFri, Jul 31 · 10:05 PM· 7h 20m· Non-stop
$309
one-way
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Virgin Atlantic · VS 3907
OutboundJFK → LHRSat, Jul 4 · 3:45 AM· 7h 25m· Non-stop
$317
one-way
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Virgin Atlantic · VS 5923
OutboundJFK → LHRSat, Jul 11 · 12:35 AM· 7h 15m· Non-stop
$329
one-way
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JetBlue · B6 618
OutboundJFK → LHRWed, Jul 1 · 7:55 PM· 8h 18m· 1 stop
$389
one-way
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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
$556
total round-trip
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → LHRFri, Nov 27 · 12:25 AM· 9h· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKTue, Jan 19 · 12:15 PM· 9h 25m· 1 stop
$577
total round-trip
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Air Canada · AC 8899
OutboundJFK → LHRMon, Nov 2 · 3:05 PM· 8h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKWed, Nov 4 · 7:00 AM· 10h 40m· 1 stop
$644
total round-trip
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Swiss Intl Air Lines · LX 015
OutboundJFK → LHRWed, Jun 17 · 12:30 AM· 9h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKTue, Aug 11 · 4:50 PM· 9h 35m· 1 stop
$708
total round-trip
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British Airways · BA 116
OutboundJFK → LHRFri, Aug 28 · 12:20 AM· 7h 10m· Non-stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKTue, Sep 1 · 12:05 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$712
total round-trip
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SN · SN 0502
OutboundJFK → LHRTue, Jun 23 · 10:10 PM· 8h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKWed, Jul 8 · 5:00 AM· 10h 30m· 1 stop
$721
total round-trip
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Aer Lingus · EI 110
OutboundJFK → LHRSat, Aug 15 · 10:25 PM· 8h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKTue, Aug 25 · 8:50 AM· 8h 55m· 1 stop
$768
total round-trip
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SAS · SK 916
OutboundJFK → LHRMon, Dec 28 · 10:35 PM· 9h 35m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKFri, Jan 8 · 6:40 AM· 10h 40m· 1 stop
$771
total round-trip
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Iberia · IB 3564
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Jul 23 · 11:50 AM· 6h 55m· Non-stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKSun, Aug 9 · 5:05 PM· 8h· Non-stop
$791
total round-trip
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Finnair · AY 3772
OutboundJFK → LHRFri, Jul 10 · 10:05 PM· 7h 20m· Non-stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKFri, Jul 17 · 10:30 AM· 11h· 1 stop
$899
total round-trip
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Air France · AF 11
OutboundJFK → LHRSun, Jul 5 · 5:00 AM· 8h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKSun, Jul 5 · 6:45 PM· 9h 25m· 1 stop
$1,512
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.

Jun
Peak
from $708
Jul
Peak
from $745
Aug
Low
from $598
Sep
Low
from $579
Oct
Low
from $615
Nov
Low
from $556
Dec
Peak
from $771
Jan
No data
Feb
No data
Mar
No data
Apr
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May
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Cheapest next 12 months: November from $556 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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