London to New York flights
about 44 flights a week across 17 operators. Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from London to New York take?
Flight time from London (LHR) to New York (JFK) 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. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from London to New York?
Airline availability for LHR to JFK changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from London to New York?
Direct (nonstop) availability on LHR to JFK 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.
No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- American Airlines40
- British Airways40
- Delta Air Lines40
- JetBlue Airways40
- Virgin Atlantic AirwaysNo data
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 7 sightings | No recorded events |
| British Airways | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Delta Air Lines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| JetBlue Airways | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on LHR → JFK
We observed 562 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 43.7 per week) across 17 airlines.
Departures cluster around 10:00–11:00 UTC, 17:00–18:00 UTC, 09:00–10:00 UTC, busiest on Monday and Wednesday.
On-time performance: 62% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 32.9 min, based on 142 timed flights).
In 2025, 3,140,356 passengers flew between JFK and LHR (both directions) on 14,991 flights, led by BA. Source: U.S. DOT BTS T-100. US air traffic.
Planning LHR → JFK
LHR to JFK is a long-haul route of 5,540 km (3,442 mi). See the return JFK → LHR route.
Alternative airports near London: Northolt (NHT) — 10 km, Wycombe (HYC) — 29 km, Farnborough (FAB) — 31 km.
Alternative airports near New York: New York (LGA) — 17 km, New York (JRB) — 21 km, New York (JRA) — 23 km.