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Cheapest return flight
$949
Typical prices: $809-$1,292
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 19/1Thu 15/2
JFK - LHR • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$1,031
Typical prices: $822-$1,321
British Airways, Lufthansa
Sat 1/12Mon 10/12
EWR - LHR • Direct
Advice from real travellers
Virgin Atlantic Economy Delight adds extra legroom; BA Premium Economy adds more space.
Lufthansa Premium Economy adds a checked bag; Finnair Economy Comfort adds legroom.
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with British Airways, United Airlines, and others. Average duration is 7h 07m.
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Top routes
Cheapest • 13% average savings
Most popular
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 89% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 29% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg $745 (return)
Shortest trip • 10h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Heathrow (NYC-LHR)

 
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Recent return flight deals from New York to Heathrow

Tue, 19 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:45 - 21:20JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LHR London Heathrow
22h 35m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda
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06:40 - 15:45LHR  London Heathrow-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
14h 05m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
$949Scandinavian Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 19 Apr - Sun, 2 May
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17:25 - 14:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LHR London Heathrow
16h 10m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen
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21:05 - 15:40LHR  London Heathrow-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 35m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Oslo Gardermoen
$952Scandinavian Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
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17:35 - 09:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LHR London Heathrow
35h 00m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen
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18:40 - 15:40LHR  London Heathrow-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$955Scandinavian Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, 7 Apr - Sat, 17 Apr
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17:10 - 16:25JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 15m1 stop Oslo Gardermoen
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15:35 - 15:40LHR  London Heathrow-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 05m1 stop Oslo Gardermoen
$956Scandinavian Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 23 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
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17:35 - 18:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LHR London Heathrow
20h 15m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen
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19:30 - 15:45LHR  London Heathrow-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$958Scandinavian Airlines
3+ days ago
Fri, 5 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb
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17:45 - 12:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LHR London Heathrow
38h 10m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda
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06:40 - 15:40LHR  London Heathrow-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
14h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$959Scandinavian Airlines
2 days ago
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 1 Feb
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17:35 - 17:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 25m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda
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18:40 - 15:40LHR  London Heathrow-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$960Scandinavian Airlines
22 hours ago
Tue, 12 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
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17:45 - 17:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 15m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda
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17:00 - 15:40LHR  London Heathrow-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$962Scandinavian Airlines
2 days ago
Mon, 7 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
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17:35 - 17:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 25m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda
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19:50 - 15:45LHR  London Heathrow-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 55m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Kastrup Copenhagen
$963Scandinavian Airlines
23 hours ago
Sun, 31 Jan - Fri, 30 Apr
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17:35 - 18:30JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LHR London Heathrow
19h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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17:30 - 15:40LHR  London Heathrow-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 10m1 stop Oslo Gardermoen
$965Scandinavian Airlines
2 days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New York to London Heathrow Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

Return flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport typically range from $809 to $1,292. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $949 on Scandinavian Airlines.

What is the cheapest New York to London Heathrow Airport flight route?

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the cheapest New York to London Heathrow Airport route, averaging $874 return. Other New York to London Heathrow Airport routes average $1,064, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to London Heathrow Airport. It's 1% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 2% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to London Heathrow Airport at $747 return.
•June ($1,358) and July ($1,210) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 81% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport the cheapest?

Flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 10% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for New York to London Heathrow Airport flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$378
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 27% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from New York to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from New York to Heathrow: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New York to Heathrow 
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Mar 2026
Arrive super early and prepare for security to take forever.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Nov 2025
Sit at the back near the toilets and the food service, you’ll get served quicker lol x
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-June 2025
Pay for your bags at time of arrival and not through a third party site, they will rip you off!
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Apr 2025
Be ready for checking luggage and going through security. We did and sailed right through.
RachelFlew with American Airlines-Nov 2024
London Heathrow is absolutely disorganized. You need 2 hours between flights at a minimum.
Verified travelerFlew with Iberia-June 2024
For people flying from New York to London I would always use British Airways. The people are so nice. I would recommend getting to the airport 3 hours early as a minimum and booking well in advance. You will need to check in 24 hours in advance online or a 2-3 hours earlier than departure at the airport. There is no other option and this is a very serious policy. The flight is very easy and enjoyable though so I definitely would recommend.
HashemFlew with United Airlines-July 2024
I don’t think any airline has the best boarding. Maybe American Airlines has the most comfortable and up-to-date airplanes. Always go super early to any airport leave an apple AirTag in your bag always ask Agent if your chair and or seat will be properly working
CynthiaFlew with Iberia-May 2024
If you have a connecting flight it can be a bit confusing. Make sure you have enough time between flights. The flight to London was great. It's the airport experience, including all the security, which stresses you out.
JordanFlew with British Airways-May 2024
Connections can take some time to figure out at LHR. They often don’t assign connecting gate till just before boarding. So be ready for that.
VaitsaFlew with British Airways-Apr 2024
Be early and pay attention to gate changes.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Feb 2024
BA is the only check in located on the first floor of Terminal B behind the baggage ans escalators. It is very hard to find. However, arriving early meant check in was a breeze and NO LINE at security. That has never happened at any airport. They are doing it right.
leaniepenneFlew with British Airways-Jan 2024
Dress appropriate for the season and be comfortable, arrive early for checking in case there are unexpected changes or delays.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Jan 2024
Check all flights, arrive at the airport alot earlier if you have your flights cancelled and then rebooted with another line, they didn't book us on and took neatly 3 hours to sort out, others arrived at the normal time and missed their flights

Your New York to London Heathrow Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to London Heathrow Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 00:20 and lands at 07:27
    • Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 06:27.

    The flight takes about 7h 07m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How long is a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    A direct flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport takes 7h 07m, covering 8,919 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New York to London Heathrow Airport flight?

    Return flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport range from $809 to $1,292, with an average of $1,055 over the past 12 months. Anything below $809 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New York to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $1,055 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $745 return via Ottawa (YOW), compared with $1,072 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetBlue has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to London Heathrow Airport flights are:

    • British Airways: 89% on time
    • JetBlue: 86% on time
    • American Airlines: 86% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $53–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from New York to London Heathrow Airport spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on New York to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 34%, Morning flights for 24%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on New York to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to London Heathrow Airport flights:

    • British Airways
    • Alaska Airlines
    • Virgin Atlantic
    • American Airlines

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from New York to London Heathrow Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from New York to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $398, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $55 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • GREEN MOTION
    • DRIVALIA
    • Europcar
    • Alamo
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    Flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to London Heathrow Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 44m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • Dublin (DUB) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 3% on flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,051 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,081, a difference of $30.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    6 airlines operate flights between New York and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • British Airways
    • United Airlines
    • Virgin Atlantic
    • American Airlines
    • JetBlue
    • Delta

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

    Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 34m, compared to 10h 55m via Shannon (SNN) and 11h 22m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between New York and London Heathrow Airport?

    London Heathrow Airport is 4 hours ahead of New York (British Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in London Heathrow Airport?

    Hyde Park is one of the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New York to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating New York to London Heathrow Airport flights:

    • British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
    • Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New York to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking New York to London Heathrow Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,051, about $30 less than Saturday fares (3% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 10% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York to London Heathrow Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $747 return in that month – typically $611 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with British Airways. Over the past three months, 89% of British Airways flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 87%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 44m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Ottawa Airport (YOW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages $745 return on this route – about $327 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport.

    • Hilton London Heathrow Airport

Prefer to fly direct from New York to London Heathrow?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from New York to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

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Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to New York

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +2 more

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