How long does the flight from New York to London take?

Flight time from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from New York to London?

Airline availability for JFK to LHR changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from New York to London?

Direct (nonstop) availability on JFK to LHR varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

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

Prices on JFK to LHR shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

New York to London flights

Direct and connecting flights from New York (JFK) to London (LHR). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 5,540 km (3,442 mi)
Flight time: ~6h 51m
Airlines: 4
Aircraft types: 10

Airlines flying JFK → LHR

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
British Airways	5	5
Delta Air Lines	2	2
Virgin Atlantic Airways	2	2
JetBlue Airways	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Boeing 787 — 1 operator
Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Airbus A330 — 1 operator
Boeing 787 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

City: New York
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: JFK / KJFK

Arrival: London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

City: London
Country: GB
IATA / ICAO: LHR / EGLL

Operating airlines

American Airlines (AA)
JetBlue Airways (B6)
British Airways (BA)
Delta Air Lines (DL)
Virgin Atlantic (VS)

Distance: 5555 km. Duration: 430 minutes.

Other routes from New York

Other routes to London

Typical fares by aircraft on this route

Aircraft	Median	Range	Operators
Boeing 777 (all variants)	€246	€244–661	British Airways
Boeing 787 Dreamliner	€246	€244–661	British Airways
Boeing 777 (all variants)	€246	€244–661	British Airways
Boeing 787 Dreamliner	€246	€244–661	British Airways

Based on 808 recent fare observations.

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly JFK to LHR?

4 airlines operate the JFK to LHR route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the JFK-LHR route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on JFK to LHR include: Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Boeing 777.

How long is the New York to London flight?

The estimated flight time from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) is approximately 6h 51m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from New York to London?

The great-circle distance from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) is approximately 5,540 km (3,442 miles).

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