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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 7:26 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 6:26 am.

The flight takes about 7h 06m.

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.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 7h 06m, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from $550 to $888, with an average of $734 over the past 12 months. Anything below $550 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $734 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $553 round-trip via Madrid Barajas (MAD), compared to $740 for nonstop.

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 punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $37–$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 777 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 31%, morning flights for 22%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

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

• British Airways
• Alaska Airlines
• Virgin Atlantic
• 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $266, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $39 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 44m.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Shannon (SNN) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $717 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $749, a difference of $32.

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 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

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 36m, compared with 10h 55m via Shannon (SNN) and 11h 22m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

London Heathrow Airport is 4 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.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

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

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: 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

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
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: 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, JFK can be reached by public transportation. Subway riders can connect to the airport via AirTrain JFK from either Jamaica or Howard Beach station. From Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station), Downtown Brooklyn (Atlantic Terminal) or Long Island, the Long Island Railroad may be a faster alternative. Those trains stop at Jamaica station, where travelers can transfer to AirTrain JFK for the airport.

Yes, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has counters for several car rental agencies in Terminal 3 near Arrivals.

From London Heathrow Airport (LHR), travelers can take the London Underground Piccadilly Line, the Elizabeth Line or a local bus to Central London. The Piccadilly Line is the most cost-effective public transit option serving the airport.

Yes, Terminal 4 has four prayer chapels on the fourth floor, representing four major faiths: Catholic, Protestant, Islam and Judaism. Chaplains are on call 24/7 at each chapel to perform pastoral duties.

JFK has children’s play areas. Terminal 5 has 26 gates and a large children’s play area.

Yes. Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers Meet & Assist services through several providers. Support includes navigating the airport, completing immigration procedures, handling baggage and finding travel information. Services are available to book before travel.

Yes. Short-term parking for stays up to 24 hours is available at the Terminal 4 Blue Lot, Terminal 5 Yellow Lot, Terminal 8 Red Lot and Federal Circle Station Lot. The Federal Circle lot requires a reservation at least three hours in advance and is subject to availability. For stays longer than 24 hours, the long-term parking lot, Lot 9, is near Lefferts Boulevard Station. AirTrain JFK runs 24/7 and connects the parking areas with the passenger terminals. Payments can be made by debit or credit card, by contactless payment with Google Pay, Apple Pay or Samsung Pay or through E-ZPass/E-ZPass Plus.