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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $784. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

New York.$781 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 13 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $781, select.

New York.$783 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 19 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $783, select.

New York.$784 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 18 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $784, select.

New York.$784 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Tue, 5 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 11 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From $784, select.

New York.$785 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 6 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $785, select.

New York.$787 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $787, select.

New York.$788 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $788, select.

New York.$791 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $791, select.

New York.$793 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $793, select.

New York.$794 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $794, select.

New York.$826 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $826, select.

New York.$836 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $836, select.

New York.$837 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From $837, select.

New York.$843 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $843, select.

New York.$854 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $854, select.

New York.$856 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $856, select.

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London to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York John F. Kennedy.

London to New York: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$781
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	7 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	1,818

Finding cheap flights from London to New York John F. Kennedy: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from London to New York John F. Kennedy?

The best price we found for a return flight from London to New York John F. Kennedy is $781. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from London to New York John F. Kennedy?

7 hours and 59 minutes is the average flight time from London to New York John F. Kennedy.

Which airlines fly direct from London to New York John F. Kennedy?

American Airlines, British Airways and Alaska Airlines fly direct from London to New York John F. Kennedy.

How many flights are there a week from London to New York John F. Kennedy?

As of April 2026, there are 909 flights per week flying from London to New York John F. Kennedy.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to New York John F. Kennedy?

The cheapest month to fly from London to New York John F. Kennedy is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from London to New York John F. Kennedy Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to New York John F. Kennedy?

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When is the best time to book flights to New York?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): What you need to know

London is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
8 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
With 141 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most popular route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 7:25am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from LHR to JFK is with Virgin Atlantic at 8:10pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to JFK, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

You can jump on a direct flight from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Direct flights from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport are operated by numerous airlines at LHR. Select your seat on any of these:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and JFK is British Airways.
Among carriers operating on this route, American Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to JFK. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Planning to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Board your direct flight from London to JFK with Norse Atlantic UK. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of LGW.
Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) is the most popular choice for travellers flying from LGW to JFK.
British Airways has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Split up your flight from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and JFK are:
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
- Shannon Airport (SNN)
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to JFK flight:
The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport get to their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

Reserve a plane ticket from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) departing from London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and JFK are:
- Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The trip to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a dependable starting point for any trip.

About New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Reserve a hotel close to JFK if you're catching a late flight from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight.
The street address for JFK is JFK Airport.

Getting from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is $516. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $781. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to JFK if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on plane tickets from London to JFK by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Nail down a great price on a flight from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

July is the most popular month for flights from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Visit New York in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your London to JFK plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC.

More about New York

Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art are top attractions which should feature on every New York itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 137 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Baltimore is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres southwest of New York. No journey is complete without a visit to National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.