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 · 5 fares12-month low · $222

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Cheapest
Icelandair · FI 618
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 31h 45m
OutboundJFK → LHRFri, Oct 23 · 3:10 AM· 9h· 1 stop
$293
one-way
Great priceSimilar fares $606–$835
≈18k Aeroplan ptsest.Great cash dealBook →
Alt date · 1 day later
KLM · KL 2511
⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundJFK → LHRSat, Oct 24 · 12:35 AM· 7h 15m· Non-stop
$222
one-way
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Alt date · 1 day earlier
TAP Portugal · TP 210
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 15h 45m
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Oct 22 · 2:05 AM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
$284
one-way
Live search your date →
Alt date · 2 days earlier
TAP Portugal · TP 210
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 14h 40m
OutboundJFK → LHRWed, Oct 21 · 2:05 AM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
$297
one-way
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Alt date · 1 day earlier
SAS · SK 916
Long · 31h 50m
OutboundJFK → LHRThu, Oct 22 · 10:55 PM· 9h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← JFKTue, Oct 27 · 6:40 AM· 10h 40m· 1 stop
$686
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.

Sep
Shoulder
from $669
Oct
Low
from $640
Nov
Shoulder
from $718
Dec
Low
from $606
Jan
Low
from $632
Feb
Low
from $479
Mar
No data
Apr
Low
from $641
May
Peak
from $835
Jun
Peak
from $979
Jul
No data
Aug
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: February from $479 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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