How long is the flight to New York from London?

New York is about 3,442 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 7h 15m; with one connection most journeys take 10h 30m to 12h 30m.

Which airport do I fly into?

John F. Kennedy International Airport, airport code JFK.

What is the time difference?

Local time in New York is UTC−5 (UTC−4 in summer). The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.

How do I get today’s fare?

Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.

United States · JFK

Cheap flights to New York

Manhattan, Brooklyn and everything in between. Several airlines fly the route directly from London.

Arrival airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Distance from London: 3,442 miles
Non-stop flying time: around 7h 15m
With one stop: usually 10h 30m–12h 30m
Local time: UTC−5 (UTC−4 in summer)
Currency: US dollar (USD)

When to go

April to June and September to November.

How people get there

Common connecting points for New York: Direct flights operate from London; other itineraries connect in Europe. Which airlines are flying, and whether there is a non-stop service on your dates, changes through the year — a consultant checks live schedules and fares for you.

Fly to New York from

Entry requirements change. Check the latest UK government travel advice for United States before you book.

Questions people ask

How long is the flight to New York from London?: New York is about 3,442 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 7h 15m; with one connection most journeys take 10h 30m to 12h 30m.
Which airport do I fly into?: John F. Kennedy International Airport, airport code JFK.
What is the time difference?: Local time in New York is UTC−5 (UTC−4 in summer). The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.
When is the best time to go?: April to June and September to November.
How do I get today’s fare?: Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.