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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to London Gatwick flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to London Gatwick

New York John F. Kennedy to London Gatwick: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Gatwick.

New York to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,630
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time7 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineNorse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Average flights per week26

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to London Gatwick: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to London Gatwick is R 5,733. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to London Gatwick.
Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), APG Distribution System and Aer Lingus fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to London Gatwick.
As of September 2025, there are 26 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to London Gatwick.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to London Gatwick is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Monday, 26 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 1 minute.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Gatwick but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Gatwick.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know

  • Around 7 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

  • London is four hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+0 timezone.

  • You can choose from 62 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 01:30 departure with Norse Atlantic UK is the earliest available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 21:50.

  • Leave enough time to catch your JFK to LGW flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • A variety of airlines operate direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, so jetting to London (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • JetBlue Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for JFK to LGW flights is British Airways.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between JFK and LGW include:

    • Dublin Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Shannon Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • At the moment, R 1,630 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,733. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from JFK to LGW by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from JFK to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near JFK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • If you're landing on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near LGW:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia to explore London and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

  • From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To escape the crowds, visit London in January.

  • Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from JFK to LGW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

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