Flights from New York to London
Eastbound transatlantic flights ride the jet stream, so New York to London runs about an hour shorter than the return. Nearly all departures leave in the evening and land in London the following morning, which makes this a route where the overnight schedule, not the fare alone, decides how usable the first day is.
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New York to London at a glance
- Nonstop time
- 6h 30m – 7h 15m
- Distance
- 5,550 km
- Cheapest months
- Late January to March, and the first three weeks of November. Avoid the last week of June through August.
- When to book
- Two to three months out. Award-seat and sale fares on this route appear year-round because six carriers compete on it.
Airlines flying New York to London
These carriers operate the route nonstop. Availability varies by day, and connecting itineraries on other airlines often price below the nonstop fare.
- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
- JetBlue
Airports and practical detail
- Departure airports
- JFK and Newark (EWR) both have multiple daily nonstops
- Arrival
- Heathrow (LHR) is the main arrival; the Elizabeth line reaches central London in about 35 minutes
- Overnight flights
- Most departures are between 18:00 and 22:00, arriving early the next morning
When to book New York to London
Two to three months out. Award-seat and sale fares on this route appear year-round because six carriers compete on it.
Late January to March, and the first three weeks of November. Avoid the last week of June through August.
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