Flights from New York Airport (JFK) to Heathrow Airport Airport (LHR)

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

The flight from New York to London takes7 Hours 19 Minutes.

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If it is your first time travelling to London Heathrow then check out the airliners TAP Air Portugal, Malaysia Airlines, SAS, Gulf Air, SriLankan Airlines, JetBlue, KLM, Air France, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, American Airlines and British Airways. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from John F Kennedy International , so you will find flying to London Heathrow is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 7 Hours 19 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to London Heathrow will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

When arriving at London Heathrow don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you are planning a trip to London Heathrow Airport from John F Kennedy International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at John F Kennedy International Airport.

If you are renting a car at London Heathrow Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to London Heathrow Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to John F Kennedy International Airport. The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at London Heathrow Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:

Find hotels close to London Heathrow Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

To see all airliners that offer flights between John F Kennedy International and London Heathrow please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
British Airways	11	12	12	11	11	10	9	00:20	22:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	11	12	12	11	11	10	6	00:20	22:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair	11	12	12	11	11	10	3	00:20	22:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines	11	11	11	11	11	10	4	00:20	22:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia	11	11	11	11	11	10	3	00:20	22:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Aer Lingus	8	9	9	8	8	8	2	00:20	22:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Atlantic	6	7	7	7	7	7	5	08:05	23:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Delta Air Lines	6	7	7	6	7	7	4	06:20	23:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
KLM	6	7	7	6	7	7	2	06:20	23:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air France	6	7	7	6	7	7	2	06:20	23:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
SriLankan Airlines	2	2	2	2	3	2	1	11:15	22:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
JetBlue	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	09:45	22:12	VIEW FLIGHTS
Gulf Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	19:25	22:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
SAS	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	08:05	23:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	19:25	19:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
TAP Air Portugal	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	22:12	22:12	VIEW FLIGHTS

British Airways offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 00:20 and 22:35.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from British Airways at britishairways.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

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