How long does a flight from New York to London take?

A direct flight to London will take on average 6h 50m to travel the 8,919 km flying distance from New York.

How many flights are there between New York and London Heathrow Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 30 and 31 direct flights that take off from New York and land in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 7h 13m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 216 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 14% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

What is the cheapest flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport was $487 for a one-way ticket and $1,167 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between New York and London?

New York and London are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are British Airways (77 flights per week), United Airlines (49 flights per week), and Virgin Atlantic (41 flights per week).

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to London?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 07:50 and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 19:45.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to London?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 23:55 and lands at 12:05.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to London?

All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to London flight route: British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Virgin Atlantic.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to London?

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to London flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from New York to London?

There are direct flights from New York to London on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to London?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to London.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to London?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to London?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to London?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from New York to London delayed?

Weekly flights between New York and London historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 161 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to London flights?

Based on our data, British Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 11% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to London flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and London Heathrow Airport?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to London?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to London were found on United Airlines ($1,167) and Scandinavian Airlines ($1,236).

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Cheapest return fare

$1,167

Typical prices: $1,027-$1,371

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Thu 10/9Sat 12/9

LGA - LHR • 1 stop

Cheapest direct flights

$1,290

Typical prices: $916-$1,413

British Airways

Tue 13/10Tue 20/10

EWR - LHR • Direct

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Virgin Atlantic Economy Delight adds extra legroom; BA Premium Economy adds more space.

Lufthansa Premium Economy adds a checked bag; Finnair Economy Comfort adds legroom.

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Most punctual • 89% on-time

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Best time • Fewest delays

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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 4% compared to booking last minute.

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February

Cheapest • 25% price drop

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Recent return flight deals from New York to Heathrow

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

15:25 - 08:30LGA New York LaGuardia-LHR London Heathrow

12h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

06:55 - 20:59LHR London Heathrow-LGA New York LaGuardia

19h 04m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,167United Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

17:30 - 10:00LGA New York LaGuardia-LHR London Heathrow

11h 30m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

06:50 - 18:45LHR London Heathrow-LGA New York LaGuardia

16h 55m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,169United Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

15:30 - 06:30LGA New York LaGuardia-LHR London Heathrow

10h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10:50 - 23:30LHR London Heathrow-LGA New York LaGuardia

17h 40m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,170United Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct

19:05 - 11:50LGA New York LaGuardia-LHR London Heathrow

11h 45m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

07:25 - 22:36LHR London Heathrow-LGA New York LaGuardia

20h 11m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,174United Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

14:55 - 10:00LGA New York LaGuardia-LHR London Heathrow

38h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

07:25 - 18:45LHR London Heathrow-LGA New York LaGuardia

16h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,175United Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

19:55 - 08:35LGA New York LaGuardia-LHR London Heathrow

31h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Ottawa

06:50 - 17:25LHR London Heathrow-LGA New York LaGuardia

15h 35m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,177United Airlines

Sun, 17 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

13:10 - 07:10LGA New York LaGuardia-LHR London Heathrow

13h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

06:50 - 18:32LHR London Heathrow-LGA New York LaGuardia

16h 42m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,195United Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

09:10 - 06:45LGA New York LaGuardia-LHR London Heathrow

16h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:30 - 22:36LHR London Heathrow-LGA New York LaGuardia

18h 06m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,202United Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct

15:30 - 06:30LGA New York LaGuardia-LHR London Heathrow

10h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

09:30 - 23:30LHR London Heathrow-LGA New York LaGuardia

19h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,204United Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

19:48 - 10:50LGA New York LaGuardia-LHR London Heathrow

10h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

07:30 - 18:32LHR London Heathrow-LGA New York LaGuardia

16h 02m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,206United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from New York to Heathrow

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep

18:00 - 16:40EWR Newark-LHR London Heathrow

17h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

06:50 - 20:59LHR London Heathrow-EWR Newark

19h 09m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,236United Airlines

Mon, 31 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

17:40 - 08:20EWR Newark-LHR London Heathrow

33h 40m1 stop Vienna Intl

07:45 - 10:30LHR London Heathrow-EWR Newark

7h 45mdirect

$1,246United Airlines

Mon, 31 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

17:40 - 08:20EWR Newark-LHR London Heathrow

33h 40m1 stop Vienna Intl

06:50 - 13:10LHR London Heathrow-EWR Newark

11h 20m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,253United Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep

09:30 - 09:15EWR Newark-LHR London Heathrow

18h 45m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

08:55 - 14:45LHR London Heathrow-EWR Newark

10h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,263Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep

09:30 - 09:15EWR Newark-LHR London Heathrow

18h 45m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

06:15 - 14:45LHR London Heathrow-EWR Newark

13h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,266Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep

09:30 - 09:15EWR Newark-LHR London Heathrow

18h 45m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

08:55 - 14:45LHR London Heathrow-EWR Newark

10h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,268Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 31 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

17:40 - 08:20EWR Newark-LHR London Heathrow

33h 40m1 stop Vienna Intl

06:50 - 19:25LHR London Heathrow-EWR Newark

17h 35m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,270United Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep

19:05 - 07:15EWR Newark-LHR London Heathrow

7h 10mdirect

06:50 - 13:10LHR London Heathrow-EWR Newark

11h 20m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,271United Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep

09:30 - 09:15EWR Newark-LHR London Heathrow

18h 45m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

08:55 - 19:59LHR London Heathrow-EWR Newark

16h 04m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Boston Logan Intl

$1,280Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep

09:30 - 09:15EWR Newark-LHR London Heathrow

18h 45m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

08:55 - 19:59LHR London Heathrow-EWR Newark

16h 04m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Boston Logan Intl

$1,281Virgin Atlantic

Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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How much is a return flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to London Heathrow Airport from New York usually cost between $995 and $1,387 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,167 on United Airlines (10 Sept–12 Sept).

What is the cheapest New York to London Heathrow Airport flight route?

The cheapest return flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport costs $1,275 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 8% cheaper than other New York-London Heathrow Airport routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to London?

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from New York to London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport is February, where tickets cost $906 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,653 and $1,475 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

No, with an average price for the route of $1,394, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight	$487

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Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Mar 2026

Arrive super early and prepare for security to take forever.

Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Nov 2025

Sit at the back near the toilets and the food service, you’ll get served quicker lol x

Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Jun 2025

Pay for your bags at time of arrival and not through a third party site, they will rip you off!

Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Apr 2025

Be ready for checking luggage and going through security. We did and sailed right through.

RachelFlew with American Airlines-Nov 2024

London Heathrow is absolutely disorganized. You need 2 hours between flights at a minimum.

Verified travelerFlew with Iberia-Jun 2024

For people flying from New York to London I would always use British Airways. The people are so nice. I would recommend getting to the airport 3 hours early as a minimum and booking well in advance. You will need to check in 24 hours in advance online or a 2-3 hours earlier than departure at the airport. There is no other option and this is a very serious policy. The flight is very easy and enjoyable though so I definitely would recommend.

HashemFlew with United Airlines-Jul 2024

I don’t think any airline has the best boarding. Maybe American Airlines has the most comfortable and up-to-date airplanes. Always go super early to any airport leave an apple AirTag in your bag always ask Agent if your chair and or seat will be properly working

CynthiaFlew with Iberia-May 2024

If you have a connecting flight it can be a bit confusing. Make sure you have enough time between flights. The flight to London was great. It's the airport experience, including all the security, which stresses you out.

JordanFlew with British Airways-May 2024

Connections can take some time to figure out at LHR. They often don’t assign connecting gate till just before boarding. So be ready for that.

VaitsaFlew with British Airways-Apr 2024

Be early and pay attention to gate changes.

Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Feb 2024

BA is the only check in located on the first floor of Terminal B behind the baggage ans escalators. It is very hard to find. However, arriving early meant check in was a breeze and NO LINE at security. That has never happened at any airport. They are doing it right.

leaniepenneFlew with British Airways-Jan 2024

Dress appropriate for the season and be comfortable, arrive early for checking in case there are unexpected changes or delays.

Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Jan 2024

Check all flights, arrive at the airport alot earlier if you have your flights cancelled and then rebooted with another line, they didn't book us on and took neatly 3 hours to sort out, others arrived at the normal time and missed their flights

What is the cheapest flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport was $487 for a one-way ticket and $1,167 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to London?
All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to London flight route: British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Virgin Atlantic.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to London?
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to London flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from New York to London?
There are direct flights from New York to London on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to London?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to London.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to London?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to London?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to New York with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to London?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $539 or less one-way.

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