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Flight deals from London Heathrow to New York

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New York.$487 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $487, select.
New York.$498 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 31 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $498, select.
New York.$549 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Brussels Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Brussels Airlines departs from New York Newark on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $549, select.
New York.$620 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Brussels Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Brussels Airlines departs from New York Newark on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $620, select.
New York.$623 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 27 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.
New York.$624 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Sat, 28 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.
New York.$643 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 4 Dec.Return flight with Austrian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Austrian Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Austrian Airlines departs from New York Newark on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $643, select.
New York.$644 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Jan, returning Mon, 26 Jan.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Brussels Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Brussels Airlines departs from New York Newark on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to New York flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $692
Jun
from $624
Jul
from $725
Aug
from $735
Sep
from $649
Oct
from $709
Nov
from $705
Dec
from $718
Jan
from $644
Feb
from $675
Mar
from $713
Apr
from $841

Direct flights from London Heathrow to New York

Alternative London Heathrow to New York routes

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London to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$487
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time8 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week1,233

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to New York is $487. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to New York.
Finnair, American Airlines and Iberia fly direct from London Heathrow to New York.
As of May 2025, there are 1,233 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to New York is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from London Heathrow Airport, the cheapest airport near New York is New York John F. Kennedy – which is 20.9 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from $487.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to New York on Thursday, 27 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, SWISS and Brussels Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to New York: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York is 7 hours 1 minute.

  • The timezone in New York is UTC-4. The city is 4 hours behind London, where London Heathrow Airport is located.

  • With 207 flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most popular route. JetBlue operates the earliest flight at 06:25. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from LHR to JFK is with Virgin Atlantic at 20:10.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from LHR to New York. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to New York are available for booking. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is where you'll disembark.

  • A range of airlines operate direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York. They include:

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from LHR to New York, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • If you have a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from London Heathrow Airport to New York for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before flying.

  • Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 57 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.

  • Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to New York

  • $352 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to New York. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $487. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from LHR to New York, book your journey 9 months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to New York is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.

  • Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from LHR to New York. You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.

  • Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to New York, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Airports in New York

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York is approximately 24 kilometres. It takes about 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 1 hour and 11 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • Book a hotel close to EWR if you're taking a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Once your flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 48 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near JFK. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from LHR to New York:

Best time to go to New York

  • It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York. August is the busiest month to travel to New York. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Before booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from LHR to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC.

More about New York

  • Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York, browse our range of hotels including:

  • Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are must-visits when exploring New York.

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