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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Gatwick to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 13/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
£426
Typical prices: £341-£487
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Sun 27/9Sun 4/10
LGW - JFK • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£353
Typical prices: £264-£594
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Sun 13/12
LGW - JFK • 1 stop
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BA premium economy adds 18 cm legroom; Virgin Atlantic Economy Delight adds more space.
Finnair Economy Comfort offers extra legroom for a fee on this long-haul route.
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to John F Kennedy Intl (LGW-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Gatwick to John F Kennedy Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to John F Kennedy Intl

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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13:05 - 15:55LGW  London Gatwick-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 50mdirect
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18:20 - 06:20JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LGW London Gatwick
7h 00mdirect
£426Norse Atlantic UK
Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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13:05 - 15:55LGW  London Gatwick-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 50mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
18:20 - 06:20JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LGW London Gatwick
7h 00mdirect
£426Norse Atlantic UK
Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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18:35 - 12:50LGW  London Gatwick-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 15m1 stop Zurich
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20:30 - 17:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LGW London Gatwick
16h 20m1 stop Zurich
£426SWISS
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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08:30 - 16:40LGW  London Gatwick-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 10m1 stop Zurich
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16:25 - 07:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LGW London Gatwick
10h 25m1 stop Zurich
£426SWISS
Tue, 22 Dec - Sat, 9 Jan
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11:55 - 17:40LGW  London Gatwick-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 45m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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19:25 - 10:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LGW London Gatwick
10h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£428Icelandair
Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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15:40 - 22:05LGW  London Gatwick-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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23:10 - 14:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LGW London Gatwick
10h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£429Icelandair
Fri, 22 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:00 - 17:22LGW  London Gatwick-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 22m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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06:00 - 15:45JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LGW London Gatwick
28h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
£429Virgin Atlantic
Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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10:00 - 18:15LGW  London Gatwick-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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13:15 - 09:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LGW London Gatwick
14h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
£429Virgin Atlantic
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
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11:30 - 18:55LGW  London Gatwick-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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16:55 - 10:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LGW London Gatwick
12h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas
£432British Airways
Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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11:30 - 18:55LGW  London Gatwick-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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20:40 - 20:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LGW London Gatwick
18h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas
£436British Airways
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Gatwick to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick to John F Kennedy Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from London Gatwick Airport usually cost between £478 and £674 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £426 on Norse Atlantic UK (8 Oct–18 Oct).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost £335 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £583 and £582 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£353
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Gatwick to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • Where can I get US dollars at JFK Airport?

    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.

  • What are my transport options from JFK Airport to Midtown?

    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.

  • What hotels are there at JFK Airport?

    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.

  • What other cities are easily accessible from JFK Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £353 for a one-way ticket and £426 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route: Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, American Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, and Finnair.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and New York John F Kennedy Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    There are direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to New York, Virgin Atlantic or Norse Atlantic UK?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to New York are Virgin Atlantic and Norse Atlantic UK. With an average price for the route of £518 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. Norse Atlantic UK is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £489 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to London Gatwick Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £396 or less one-way and £432 or less round-trip.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport, better known as JFK Airport (JFK), is the main international gateway to New York City, with a location about 16 miles from the Midtown area. JetBlue maintains a base of operations at this facility and is one of several airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to JFK Airport.
  • JetBlue, Norse Atlantic and British Airways schedule direct flights from London Gatwick to JFK Airport, but you can also get one-stop service on this route. JetBlue operates flights to JFK via Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), while British Airways and American Airlines partner with scheduled layovers at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) en route to New York City.
  • Gatwick Express offers convenient and quick transport from Central London to London Gatwick Airport. You can get multiple departures per hour from London Victoria Station on the Gatwick Express, which arrives at the airport’s South Terminal Train Station; there’s a shuttle to get you to North Terminal if necessary. National Express also has direct service to London Gatwick, making stops at both terminals.
  • Before your long trans-Atlantic flight, why not relax and enjoy some complimentary refreshments at an airport lounge? At London Gatwick, you can choose between Clubrooms or No1 Lounge, which have locations at both terminals. North Terminal has two other lounges you can consider: Plaza Premium Lounge and The Gateway Lounge. You can find all of them after security, in the departure lounge of your specific terminal.
  • The route from London Gatwick to JFK Airport can be a busy one, with long queues at airport security checkpoints. With a Premium Security pass, you can avoid excessive wait times and join a dedicated line to swiftly get you into the departure lounge. Premium Security passes are available online, or you can purchase one from a kiosk at the airport.

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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New York John F Kennedy Intl to London Gatwick

Monday

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Wednesday

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