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London.R 2,294 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,294, select.
London.R 2,304 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,304, select.
London.R 2,336 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,336, select.
London.R 2,398 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,398, select.
London.R 2,498 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,498, select.
London.R 2,513 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,513, select.
London.R 2,661 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,661, select.
London.R 2,681 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 4 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,681, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to London

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 flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from R 2,661
Sep
from R 2,294
Oct
from R 2,304
Nov
from R 2,498
Dec
from R 2,336
Jan
from R 2,513
Feb
from R 3,089
Mar
from R 3,170
Apr
from R 2,398
May
from R 2,681
Jun
from R 3,089
Jul
from R 3,115

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to London

Alternative New York John F. Kennedy to London routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York John F. Kennedy to London? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,294
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time7 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week629

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

There are 6 airports in London: London City, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, and London Southend.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to London is R 6,242. 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 6 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to London.
Finnair, British Airways and American Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to London.
As of August 2025, there are 648 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to London.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to London is usually November.
If you're flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, the cheapest airport near London is London Gatwick – which is 40.3 km away from the centre of London. We've found flights into this airport from R 6,242.
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 on Sunday, 16 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 6 minutes.
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 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.
In August, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in London, when it usually averages around 22°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) offers the cheapest flight tickets to London.

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

  • The average duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London is 8 hours.

  • London is four hours ahead of New York, where John F. Kennedy International Airport is located. London follows the UTC+0 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). You can choose from 145 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JFK to LHR is the 00:20 British Airways service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 23:59 with Virgin Atlantic.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your JFK to London flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.

  • You can book a direct John F. Kennedy International Airport to London ticket. Begin your journey at JFK and touch down at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • Direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London are operated by a variety of airlines. Travel with one of these:

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from JFK to London. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to JFK:

  • 74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

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

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to London flight is R 2,294. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,242. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To snag cheap flights from JFK to London, book your journey eight months before your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on John F. Kennedy International Airport to London tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from JFK to London is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a new discount appears.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometres. It takes about 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 1 hour if you're using public transport.

  • Think about booking a hotel close to LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your flight from JFK to London.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • After your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Following your JFK to London flight, rest your head at a hotel close to LGW. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • The quickest way to reach your destination is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and get going in the blink of an eye.

  • Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at LGW can land you a better rate.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Hop off your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London and make your way to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central London is around 64 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and usually takes 1 hour to reach by car.

  • Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Book a hotel near STN and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're coming in on a late JFK to London flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these stays bring comfort closer to you:

  • Be in the driver's seat of the next part of your trip with a Stansted Airport rental car. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar will get you on the road.

  • If you're searching for a specific make or model, lock in your ride from STN around four weeks before your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you want, as well as a better rate.

Best time to go to London

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London. The city comes alive in high season, but rates are generally higher and major attractions can get busy. Go to London in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.

  • Before booking a John F. Kennedy International Airport to London flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

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

More about London

  • Once you've booked your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:

  • The British Museum and Big Ben are just the start of the big attractions to add to your London to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Buckingham Palace.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've visited London, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to London

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