Best time to book New York to London
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Transatlantic · 3459 miles
New York to London Flights — JFK to LHR Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips
Searching for cheap flights from New York to London? Compare departures from JFK / LGA / EWR to Heathrow (LHR). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your US East Coast to UK trip.
Which airport should you fly from?
Compare departure and arrival airports for the New York to London route.
JFK — New York
JFK / LGA / EWR
JFK: AirTrain + subway or LIRR to Manhattan.
LHR — London
Heathrow (LHR)
Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes.
Airlines flying New York to London
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and American Airlines dominate the most popular transatlantic route.
Flight duration & logistics
Nonstop flights from New York to London take approximately ~7h. The distance is 3459 miles. Around 20+ flights operate daily on this route.
- Flight time: ~7h
- Time difference: +5h
- Daily flights: 20+
Money-saving tips for New York to London travel
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Book in advance
Book 6–10 weeks ahead for the best transatlantic fares.
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Compare airlines
Virgin Atlantic often has competitive premium economy deals.
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Flexible dates
January and February offer the lowest fares.
London — your destination
Discover what awaits after your flight from New York.
Why book with Tikitikita?
- Compare fares across JFK and LHR in one search
- Flexible date grids to spot the cheapest days to fly
- Filter by nonstop, airline, or departure time
- Prices shown include taxes and surcharges
Frequently asked questions
How long JFK to LHR?
~7h nonstop. Distance ~3459 miles.
Airlines JFK–LHR nonstop?
BA, Virgin Atlantic, American, Delta, United — all daily.
Cheapest month NYC–London?
January, February, November.
US visa for UK?
No visa up to 6 months. eTA required from 2025.
Best time to book?
6–10 weeks in advance.