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

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 15:38
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 04:23.

The flight takes about 8h 13m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York takes 8h 13m, covering 3,443 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 Heathrow Airport to New York range from £438 to £660, with an average of £533 over the past 12 months. Anything below £438 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the £533 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £348 return via Halifax Intl (YHZ), compared with £542 for direct.

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 flights are:

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

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to New York flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 41%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Virgin Atlantic
• KLM
• Air France
• 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.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £318, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) – daily rates from around £16:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) – daily rates from around £12:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Dollar

Near Newark Airport (EWR) – daily rates from around £21:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Dollar

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 04m.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Shannon (SNN) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £511 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £581, a difference of £70.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and New York. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

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

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 45m, compared to 11h 03m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 11h 07m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

New York is 5 hours behind London Heathrow 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 are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to New York 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
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: 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:

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

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

Public transport (trains, subway and buses) is good between the boroughs of New York and all three NY airports (JFK, Newark and La Guardia). There are also shuttle buses, which take small groups of people from various pick up and drop off points around the city, companies like Go Airlink Shuttle and Super Shuttle.

Both John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in the south east and Newark Airport (EWR) in the south west are served by reliable train routes to most places in the city; the train to JFK takes 30-40min and to Newark it takes about 25min, both arriving in Pennsylvania Station in downtown Manhattan. From Pennsylvania Station, visitors can easily transfer to the subway to get to their hotel. Trains are frequent, leaving every ten minutes during peak hours. La Guardia Airport doesn't have a direct train service but there are many buses that go all over the city, such as to Queens and Manhattan. The bus into Manhattan has 21 stops and takes just under one hour and the bus to Queens takes just under 1h 30min.

There are lots of hotels at all three of the airports in New York, such as the Hilton and Radisson at JFK, there is a Marriott at La Guardia and a Best Western at Newark. There are also several boutique hotels and some budget options.

In JFK, there are two airlines, American and Delta Air Lines, which use it as a hub and Jet Blue also uses JFK as its major operating base. American Airlines flies into JFK from Heathrow's Terminal 5, whilst Delta Air Lines uses Heathrow's Terminal 3.

Although low Co2 flights along this route can be more expensive, they go a long way to helping the planet. American Airlines and British Airways offer the best options with single stopover flights that reduce emissions by up to 54%. Both flight routes stop at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL) along the way.

Air France offers some of the best flights between Heathrow and New York. The most affordable flights depart from Heathrow and travel via Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), with reasonable travel times. The most expensive option, but much quicker, is a direct flight from London Gatwick to New York John F Kennedy (JFK).

London Heathrow is the busiest airport in the country and operates countless flights every day. It offers the most amenities and provides the highest number of flights between London and New York. If you want to choose a flight time that works for you, booking flights from Heathrow is ideal.

Aer Lingus is a popular choice for flights from London to New York. The airline operates one route between Heathrow and New York, which has a single stopover at Dublin Airport (DUB) along the way. Flight times vary depending on how long the stopover is.