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Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 50 minutes.
New York is five hours behind London and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from LGW to JFK start at 13:00 — the first with Norse Atlantic UK. The last departure is at 15:05 with British Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly London Gatwick Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your LGW to JFK flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to New York (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a breeze with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK). This popular carrier has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).
Among carriers operating LGW to JFK flights, British Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and JFK:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Shannon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight is R 4,940. A round-trip ticket right now is R 7,418. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LGW to JFK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from LGW to JFK is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LGW make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near JFK:
Travel at your own speed with a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience more of New York and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from New York John F. Kennedy Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. To skip the crowds, head to New York in March.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport for July if you want to explore New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to JFK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen New York, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its top attractions. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Boston, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are key reasons to visit.
