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

• Earliest: departs at 13:05 and lands at 20:55
• Latest: departs at 13:05 and lands at 20:55.

The flight takes about 7h 50m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 7h 50m, covering 3,458 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.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £348 to £583, with an average of £456 over the past 12 months. Anything below £348 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of £456. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £362 return via Zurich (ZRH), compared with £461 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Norse Atlantic UK and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £350.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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.

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 London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 40 minutes.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 4% 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 25% on the London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £410 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £539, a difference of £130. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Norse Atlantic UK operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 55m, compared to 11h 17m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) and 11h 49m via Dublin (DUB).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 5 hours behind London Gatwick Airport (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

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

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

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
• Hahn Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• A.P.G.: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

CXI Currency Exchange International is a currency exchange operator at JFK Airport, with offices at T1, T4 and T7; here, you can convert pound Sterling to US dollars. You can also find several domestic and international cash-point machines at these terminals for quick withdrawals.

If you ride the AirTrain from JFK Airport terminals to Jamaica Station, you can get MTA E, J and Z subway trains to Midtown Manhattan. The Long Island Railroad (LIRR) also provides service from this location, terminating at Penn Station on 34th Street. Airport taxis and car hires are additional means of transport, but you can also avail yourself of private shuttles or rideshare services such as Uber, Lyft and Curb.

The only onsite accommodation at JFK Airport is the historic TWA Hotel, located at T5. There is, however, a long list of others within the vicinity that offer complimentary shuttle transfers. Such establishments include Hilton New York JFK Airport, Four Points by Sheraton Flushing and Springhill Suites by Marriott New York JFK Airport/Jamaica.

Connecting domestic and international flight service is available to destinations such as Chicago, Toronto and Montreal, and rail services from Grand Central Terminal in Midtown provide links to Boston and New Haven. With a hire car, you can drive to Atlantic City or Philadelphia.