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Many major airlines offer nonstop flights from New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), including British Airways, JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic. You can also choose from a limited number of one-stop flights that may save you money, but this will generally add at least 3h to your overall travel time.

You should take advantage of LHR’s Meet and Greet service in case you need help with completing procedures at immigration, travel tips, or assistance with baggage. With a Meet and Greet operator, you’ll have all the assistance you need to navigate your way through the airport.

If you’re taking the subway to JFK Airport, you can connect to the airport via the AirTrain JFK at either the Jamaica or the Howard Beach station. If you’re coming from Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station), Downtown Brooklyn (Atlantic Terminal), or Long Island, the Long Island Railroad may be a faster alternative. These commuter trains stop at the Jamaica station, where you’ll hop on the AirTrain to the airport.

While waiting for your flight at JFK, you can get comfortable at Be Relax Spa across from Gates 6 and 7 in Terminal 5 or XpresSpa near Gates 3 and 6 in Terminal 1. Home to experienced massage therapists and beauty experts, these spas offer superb manicures, pedicures, facials, and massages at pocket-friendly rates.

Short-term parking lots (up to 24h) are located outside of each passenger terminal. If you’re planning to park at JFK for longer than 24h, use the long-term parking lot (Lot 9/Economy Lot) located at Lefferts Boulevard. The airport’s free AirTrain JFK shuttle offers 24/7 service to the terminals from all parking lots. Note that the airport parking kiosks do not accept cash payments, so be ready to pay with your debit or credit card, contactless payment (Google Pay, Apple Pay, or Samsung Pay), or EZ-Pass Plus.

You can rent without much struggle at LHR, given that this airport has counters for several car rental agencies, notably Europcar, Avis, Hertz, SIXT, National, Enterprise, and Budget. The counters are in Terminal 3, near Arrivals, Level 0. To rent a vehicle from any of the noted agencies, you must be 21 years old and have a driver’s license, passport, and credit card.

Heathrow is about 15.5 miles west of Paddington Station in the center of London. Using the Heathrow Express train, you can get to Paddington Station in about 15min. These trains depart from the airport about every 30min, and tickets start at about £22 ($27). Using the Underground subway system, the same trip takes about an hour, and tickets start at about £4 ($5).

JFK has three designated children’s play areas. There’s one near Terminal 5 Gate 12 with a pirate-themed playground and another for children ages 2 to 12 near Gate 26 that boasts a JetBlue aviation-themed play area. The final one is in Terminal 8, a short distance from the American Airlines Admirals Club.

If you want to travel from LHR to Central London using public transit, you can take a London Underground Piccadilly Line train, an Elizabeth Line train, or a local bus. It’s in your best interest to take a Piccadilly Line train if on a budget since these trains are the most cost-effective public means serving the airport.

In a quiet corner on the fourth floor of Terminal 4 are four prayer churches representing four of the world’s major faiths – Catholic, Protestant, Islam, and Judaism. They all have chaplains who are on call 24/7 to perform pastoral duties.

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

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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

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
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $522 round-trip via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared to $681 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $55–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Shannon (SNN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 5%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $663 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $695: a $32 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 42 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 52% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, morning flights for 20%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Paddington Station, Central London and London Victoria Station. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 7:28 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 7:03 am.

The flight takes about 7h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $677. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 7h 08m, 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.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $257, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights are:

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

Overall, flights on this route are on time 86% of the time on average.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 38m, compared with 10h 51m via Shannon (SNN) and 11h 44m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from $524 to $845, with an average of $677 over the past 12 months. Anything below $524 counts as a good deal.

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

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