Flights from New York to London
One of the busiest long-haul corridors in the world, which works in your favour: the sheer number of daily departures between New York and London means schedule choice is wide and there is usually more than one way to build the trip. Overnight eastbound departures land in the morning; westbound returns give you the day back.
- Approximate nonstop time
- 7h
- Distance
- 5,570 km
- Best months
- April to June, and September to October
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What to know before you book
- Eastbound flights are almost all overnight — arriving mid-morning, you will lose most of the first day to fatigue if you schedule anything demanding.
- Heathrow and Gatwick serve London from different sides of the city; check which one your itinerary uses before booking onward transport.
- Immigration queues at Heathrow can be long at peak arrival banks. Allow a genuine buffer on connecting itineraries.
Common questions
How long is the flight from New York to London?
A nonstop flight takes approximately 7h. Itineraries with a connection take longer, and the total depends on the connection time.
Which airports serve this route?
This page covers John F. Kennedy International (JFK) in New York and Heathrow (LHR) in London. Other airports may serve either city — check which one your itinerary actually uses before arranging ground transport.
When is the best time to fly to London?
April to June, and September to October generally offers the best balance of weather and crowds. Airline schedules on this route can also thin outside the peak season.
Why is there no price on this page?
Because we do not hold a fare of our own to quote. Airfares change daily with availability, and a figure printed on a landing page would be out of date almost immediately. Run a search or send us the trip and you will get a current price with the fare, taxes and our service fee itemised.
