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Flights from New York to London

Fares, airlines, flight time and both airports for JFK–LHR.

From $222 one-way · seen 11 Sept 2026
About 7h 26m nonstop
4 airlines with flights or fares
5,540 kmdistance
~7h 26mnonstop
from $222one-way, nonstop, seen 11 Sept 2026
Long-haulroute

Route snapshot: New York to London

New York (JFK) to London (LHR) is 5,540 km, about 7h 26m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include American Airlines, British Airways, jetBlue and Virgin Atlantic. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $222 sold by KLM (nonstop), departing 23 Oct 2026 — as of 11 Sept 2026.

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Fares seen

The lowest one-way fare seen was $222 sold by KLM (nonstop), departing 23 Oct 2026. Checked 11 Sept 2026 — fares move daily.

Seasonality

London has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.

Who flies it

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include American Airlines, British Airways, jetBlue and Virgin Atlantic. More carriers may sell it with a connection.

Airlines flying New York to London

Carriers on JFK–LHR according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 11 Sept 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ British Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ jetBluenonstop fare seen✈ Virgin Atlanticnonstop fare seen

New York–London route intelligence

Updated analysis of the JFK–LHR corridor — distance, timing, and connecting options.

Route class
Long-haul
Distance
5,539 km
Flight time
7h 15m

Route profile

New York (JFK) to London (LHR) is a long-haul corridor spanning approximately 5,539 km, with typical block time around 7h 15m.

Best time to book

Long-haul fares on this corridor are best booked 8-12 weeks ahead. Premium-economy upgrades are often cheapest at the 10-week mark.

Connecting hubs to compare

If a nonstop on the JFK–LHR corridor is sold out or overpriced, one-stop itineraries through London (LHR), Reykjavik (KEF), Dublin (DUB) are typically the strongest alternatives — often 20-40% cheaper than nonstop, with 3-12 hours added to total journey time.

Visa & arrival

Passport-validity and visa requirements differ between USA and UK — most arriving travellers need at least six months of remaining passport validity. Check AirConnect's visa checker for your nationality before booking, especially if you plan to connect through a third country en route.

Best time to fly to London

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UK is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Direct & Connecting Flights

Nonstop flights link New York (JFK) and London (LHR), taking about 7h 26m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.

Fares & Price Guide

The lowest one-way fare seen on JFK–LHR was $222 USD (nonstop) as of 11 Sept 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.

About London, UK

Flights arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.

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