Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which makes New York four hours behind London.
Flights from LGW to JFK start at 10:05 — the earliest with JetBlue Airways. The latest departure is at 20:40 with Norse Atlantic UK. Overall, you can take your pick of 31 weekly London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to JFK flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, so jetting off to New York (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with JetBlue Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating LGW to JFK flights, British Airways leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LGW and JFK include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Shannon Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
$577 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Return flights start from $779. These fares may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from LGW to JFK by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're coming in on a late London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near JFK:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and explore beyond New York's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of New York. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to New York in May.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to JFK around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.