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Yes, there are many flights that leave on a daily basis which connect these two airports directly. Direct routes between London Heathrow Airport and JFK Airport can take from as little as under 7h to arrive. There are also some indirect flights, which may offer a slightly cheaper route for you, should you not mind transferring in another airport on your journey, such as Zurich Airport.

With Heathrow Airport being one of the busiest airports in the world, it is likely that whatever time you arrive at the airport you will have to queue to get through security. One way you can speed this process up is by pre-booking your Fast Track Security, which costs about £12.50. This is available for all terminals and must be booked at least 24h prior to departure.

There are many airlines which connect these two great cities directly. British Airways, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic and Finnair are all examples of airlines that fly this route, direct, with a similar flight time. With so many options to choose from, you can pick a flight best for your budget or that leaves at a convenient time for you.

Yes, there are plenty of airport hotels you can choose to stay in at Heathrow should you have an early flight or a stopover. Depending on which terminal you are leaving from, you will be able to find somewhere to suit your needs. For instance, if you are leaving from Terminal 2, then you could stay at Aerotel London Heathrow, which is ideally located for access to that terminal.

From New York JFK Airport, you can get to downtown Manhattan in about 60min using the subway, which costs about $10 (£7.30). A taxi is a quicker option taking around 40min, but is more expensive than the subway at around $50 (£36). Alternatively, you can catch a bus, which is approximately $20 (£14.50) and takes around 90min, should you not be in a rush.

You have plenty of choices here. Many single-stop flights are with Finnair, and they stop either in Madrid or Boston. American Airlines also makes its stop in Boston, as well as Miami. Air Canada will fly you to JFK via Montreal, and Lufthansa also uses this route.

Heathrow Airport is renowned for its comprehensive facilities for those with limited mobility or hidden disabilities. This includes full wheelchair access and induction loops. For free personal assistance, simply notify your airline at least 2 days ahead. The same applies at JFK. You can also get a Sunflower lanyard to indicate that you may need assistance from its trained staff.

JFK Airport is on Long Island. You'll travel through Brooklyn and cross the East River to get to Greenwich Village and Central Park, which are close to each other. You can catch a subway train from Terminal 4 to Spring Street, or it's about a 25 minutes drive if you hire a car.

You can reduce your own carbon footprint by carefully selecting your airline. Look for JetBlue morning flights from Heathrow and you can typically save over 40% in carbon emissions. Aer Lingus offers similar savings, while Air France is another good option. Its flights can save up to a third in emissions compared to regular flights.

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

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Finnair: offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

5 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Delta

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: 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.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £358 return via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared with £515 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic and Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Shannon (SNN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 9% 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 8% on the London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £493 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £533, a difference of £40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 6 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 15:30
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 04:15.

The flight takes about 8h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £508. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 8h 05m, covering 3,440 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.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £330, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

JetBlue is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

• JetBlue: 91% on time
• British Airways: 91% on time
• Delta: 90% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

Night 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.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 37m, compared to 11h 13m via Shannon (SNN) and 11h 48m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

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

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £397 to £640, with an average of £508 over the past 12 months. Anything below £397 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on London Heathrow Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• Virgin Atlantic
• Air France
• KLM
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.