flights.net JFK → LHR
- Distance
- 3,442 mi
- Carriers
- 4
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a transatlantic route of about 3,442 miles. The world's premier transatlantic route, a fiercely contested premium battleground between British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and the US legacies. New York to London sets the global standard for business-class competition and frequency.
Connecting New York, United States with London, United Kingdom, this is one of the more travelled transatlantic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 3,442-mile sector nonstop in about 7h 23m. Departures use John F. Kennedy International Airport, a 6 terminals airport that is a base for JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines; arrivals land at London Heathrow Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the JFK–LHR sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3,442 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 7h 23m |
| Nonstop carriers | 4 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 777, Airbus A350, Boeing 787 |
| Market | transatlantic |
Carriers on this route
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines operate nonstop service from New York to London. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- British Airways (BA)
- Virgin Atlantic (VS)
- American Airlines (AA)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Airbus A350, Boeing 787 between New York and London. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
May, June, and September balance pleasant London weather with fares below the July-August peak. Winter offers the lowest prices outside the holidays.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the New York to London route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for JFK–LHR where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from New York to London?
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 3,442 miles (5,539 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 7h 23m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to London?
- British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate nonstop service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
- What aircraft are used on the JFK to LHR route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 on the New York–London route.
- When is the best time to fly from New York to London?
- May, June, and September balance pleasant London weather with fares below the July-August peak. Winter offers the lowest prices outside the holidays.
- Is JFK to LHR a nonstop flight?
- Yes. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the JFK to LHR route connect?
- This route links New York, United States with London, United Kingdom.
- Which airports does the New York to London route use?
- Flights depart John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK/KJFK) in New York and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.