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Yes. LGW has good public transport links, including trains, buses, shuttles, and taxis. The airport is served by express trains that provide direct transit to Downtown London in about 30 to 35 minutes departing at 15-minute intervals. The trains connect to various stations in Central London. LGW train station is in the Southern Terminal. Buses from LGW have stops adjacent to the Southern Terminal and the lower level of the North Terminal. Various companies offer transit between the airport and multiple regions of London.

Various airlines, including British Airways, Delta, American, and United Airlines, offer flight travel from JFK to London for unaccompanied minors. Consider flying British Airways, which has a Skyflyer Solo program where kids aged 5 to 11 can travel alone on the airline. The program offers numerous services to the unaccompanied minor - including priority check-in and boarding, escort services, and dedicated assistance throughout the journey - both before the departure and during flight connections. The unaccompanied minors flying British Airways will have unique identification like badges or wristbands.

Flights from JFK to London either fly nonstop or with one or multiple stopovers. If you have a layover flight on this route, your layover city will depend on the airline and route you fly. Consider flying Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, Delta, Brussels Airlines, Air France, and Air Canada, providing single layover flights with layovers in cities like Calgary, Toronto, Rome, Zurich, Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Seattle, and Washington D.C.

Approximately 3499 lbs of CO₂ is emitted by flights traveling to London from JFK. Airlines such as JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and Avianca offer ecologically sustainable flights on the route. Consider flying Delta Air Lines, which has a carbon neutrality target set for 2030. The airline has fuel-efficient planes, engages in carbon offsetting programs, and uses energy-efficient technologies.

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

• Norse Atlantic UK: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• 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

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

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

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

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

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

• Norse Atlantic UK: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: 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 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:

• 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 $671 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.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Shannon (SNN) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $658 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $691, a difference of $33. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 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 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 are Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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

• 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 5% above the route average of $668. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London takes 7h 08m, covering 3,453 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 are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 20% 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 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 48m, compared with 10h 52m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 11h 00m via Shannon (SNN).

London 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.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — daily rates from around $7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — daily rates from around $8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) — daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London range from $515 to $842, with an average of $668 over the past 12 months. Anything below $515 counts as a good deal.

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

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic
• Delta
• American Airlines

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.