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Flight deals from London Heathrow to New York John F. Kennedy

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow to New York John F. Kennedy? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.$551 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Jul, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 14 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $551, select.
New York.$638 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Feb, returning Mon, 16 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $638, select.
New York.$660 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Jan, returning Fri, 23 Jan.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $660, select.
New York.$664 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $664, select.
New York.$685 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $685, select.
New York.$685 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $685, select.
New York.$691 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $691, select.
New York.$695 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Jan.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $695, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to New York John F. Kennedy

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in February.
May
from $713
Jun
from $711
Jul
from $719
Aug
from $820
Sep
from $701
Oct
from $685
Nov
from $709
Dec
from $716
Jan
from $660
Feb
from $638
Mar
from $664
Apr
from $685

Direct flights from London Heathrow to New York John F. Kennedy

London Heathrow to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow 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

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$551
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time8 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week810

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

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to New York John F. Kennedy is $551. 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.
8 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to New York John F. Kennedy.
Finnair, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from London Heathrow to New York John F. Kennedy.
As of May 2025, there are 810 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to New York John F. Kennedy.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to New York John F. Kennedy is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Monday, 14 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York John F. Kennedy but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Currently, SWISS and Virgin Atlantic offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York John F. Kennedy.

Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is 8 hours 10 minutes.

  • New York's timezone is UTC-4, making New York four hours behind London.

  • You can choose from 207 weekly London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest flight available. Virgin Atlantic operates the last service of the day at 20:10.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to JFK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • There are plenty of direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport to choose from. When planning your New York journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of United States:

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.

  • JetBlue Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to JFK flights. An exceptional 90.98% of its services on this route land on time.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and JFK include:

    • Dublin Airport

    • Logan International Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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

  • Right now, $418 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $551. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to JFK.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from LHR to JFK is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • 68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.

  • Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

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

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central New York. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to New York in May.

  • The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to JFK sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • Boston is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without visiting Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

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