New York to London flights at a glance
| Distance | about 5,540 km (great-circle) |
|---|---|
| Typical flight time | about 7 hours eastbound and 8 hours westbound |
| From | JFK, Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA) |
| To | Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN) and London City (LCY) |
| Service | One of the busiest long-haul routes in the world, with many nonstop flights a day. |
Times are typical and vary with winds, routing and schedules; connections add time. The search above shows real options for your dates.
When it gets busy
Summer, Thanksgiving week, Christmas and Easter are the busiest periods. When your trip falls in a busy period, it helps to start watching fares a few months ahead and to stay flexible by a day or two either side.
Tips for flying New York to London
- London has several airports. Heathrow is closest to central London by train, but Gatwick and others can have different fares, so compare all of them.
- Overnight eastbound flights arrive in the morning. A daytime westbound flight makes jet lag easier on the way home.
- Winter, outside the holidays, tends to be quieter on this route.
Getting to and from the airports
New York: AirTrain links JFK with the subway and LIRR, and Newark with NJ Transit and Amtrak; LaGuardia relies on buses and taxis.
London: Heathrow is on the Elizabeth line and Piccadilly line, Gatwick and Stansted have fast trains, and London City is on the DLR, close to Canary Wharf.
Always confirm transport times on the official airport or transit website, especially for late-night arrivals.
Getting good value without stress
Start by searching a range of dates rather than a single day; the calendar view in the results makes patterns easy to spot. Then look past the headline number. Add the bags you will really take, check whether seats are assigned free, and read what happens if you need to change your plans. Two itineraries a little apart in price can be very different in comfort: a short, well-timed connection or a nonstop flight is often worth more than a small saving.
Once a fare fits your budget and your times, it is usually wise to book rather than wait for an ideal price. Fares can rise as seats sell, and there is no reliable way to predict the bottom.
Before you book: documents and rules
Check that your passport is valid for the whole trip (many countries ask for six months beyond your return date), and look up visa or electronic travel authorisation rules on the official government website of every country you will enter, including any you only connect through. Baggage allowances differ by airline and fare type, so read our baggage rules guide and pack using our travel checklist.
Seeing the sights in London
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Planning several paid attractions? A sightseeing pass from Go City can bundle entry to many of them. Check that London and the attractions you want are included, and compare with single tickets before you buy.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from New York to London?
About 7 hours eastbound and 8 hours westbound. Exact times depend on the airline, routing and winds.
Which airports serve this route?
JFK, Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA), and Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN) and London City (LCY).
When is it busiest?
Summer, Thanksgiving week, Christmas and Easter are the busiest periods.
Where do the prices come from?
Prices come only from our partner’s live search. We do not set or guarantee fares.
Data and credits: Written by ViralScopeHub. Flight times and airport details are approximate and for general planning; schedules, airlines and rules change, so always confirm with the airline, airport or official government sites before you travel. Airline and airport names are used only to describe routes; we are not affiliated with them. See all Live Earth & Space tools and our credits page.