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

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 am and lands at 3:32 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 4:17 am.

The flight takes about 8h 07m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 8h 07m, covering 3,440 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $534 to $861, with an average of $683 over the past 12 months. Anything below $534 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $683 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $481 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared to $693 for nonstop.

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

• JetBlue: 91% on time
• British Airways: 90% on time
• Delta: 90% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Virgin Atlantic
• KLM
• Air France
• Delta

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

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $438, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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

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 London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 04m.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Shannon (SNN) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $663 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $717, a difference of $54.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

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

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 37m, compared with 11h 13m via Shannon (SNN) and 11h 48m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 5 hours behind London Heathrow Airport (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Yes, there are many flights that leave on a daily basis which connect these two airports directly. Direct routes between London Heathrow Airport and JFK Airport can take from as little as under 7h to arrive. There are also some indirect flights, which may offer a slightly cheaper route for you, should you not mind transferring in another airport on your journey, such as Zurich Airport.

With Heathrow Airport being one of the busiest airports in the world, it is likely that whatever time you arrive at the airport you will have to queue to get through security. One way you can speed this process up is by pre-booking your Fast Track Security, which costs about £12.50. This is available for all terminals and must be booked at least 24h prior to departure.

There are many airlines which connect these two great cities directly. British Airways, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic and Finnair are all examples of airlines that fly this route, direct, with a similar flight time. With so many options to choose from, you can pick a flight best for your budget or that leaves at a convenient time for you.

Yes, there are plenty of airport hotels you can choose to stay in at Heathrow should you have an early flight or a stopover. Depending on which terminal you are leaving from, you will be able to find somewhere to suit your needs. For instance, if you are leaving from Terminal 2, then you could stay at Aerotel London Heathrow, which is ideally located for access to that terminal.

From New York JFK Airport, you can get to downtown Manhattan in about 60min using the subway, which costs about $10 (£7.30). A taxi is a quicker option taking around 40min, but is more expensive than the subway at around $50 (£36). Alternatively, you can catch a bus, which is approximately $20 (£14.50) and takes around 90min, should you not be in a rush.