Question 1

How long is the flight from London Heathrow to New York?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London Heathrow to New York typically takes around 8 hours 10 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 19 hours 55 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London Heathrow to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London Heathrow to New York, with an average of around 11 to 12 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Delta. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London Heathrow to New York?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to New York are operated by, among others, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Delta. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Virgin Atlantic (via Paris - Charles de Gaulle), SAS (via Copenhagen) and TAP Portugal (via Lisbon). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London Heathrow to New York?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to New York operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London Heathrow to New York?

Accepted Answer

From London Heathrow to New York there are on average around 11 to 12 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London Heathrow to New York?

Accepted Answer

From London Heathrow to New York there are around 79 to 80 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London Heathrow to New York depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London Heathrow to New York usually departs at 07:25. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in New York.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London Heathrow to New York depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London Heathrow to New York usually departs at 20:00. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 24/10/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1363, TP0209 19h 05min	Return 02/11/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1356 14h 30min	TAP Air Portugal		£471
Best option London Heathrow New York	Outbound 26/07/26 direct BA1593 08h 00min	Return 02/08/26 direct BA1511 07h 15min	British Airways	?	£739
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0923, DE2016 11h 55min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE2017, LH0908 17h 15min	Lufthansa, Condor		£840
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 24/10/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1363, TP0209 19h 05min	Return 02/11/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1356 14h 30min	TAP Air Portugal		£473
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 24/10/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1367, TP0209 13h 45min	Return 02/11/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1358 18h 35min	TAP Air Portugal		£474
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1363, TP0209 19h 05min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1364 15h 45min	TAP Air Portugal		£516
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 17/08/26 2 Stopovers (HAM, LHR) BA0962, BA0971, IB4221 38h 45min	Return 15/09/26 direct BA0182 06h 55min	British Airways, Iberia	?	£542
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 24/10/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1367, TP0209 13h 45min	Return 02/11/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0614, FI0450 10h 25min	TAP Air Portugal		£555
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1363, TP0209 19h 05min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1364 15h 45min	TAP Air Portugal	?	£584
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 24/10/26 1 Stopover (EDI) AY5977, AY3623 10h 25min	Return 02/11/26 1 Stopover (BOS) AA4397, AA6963 28h 00min	Finnair	?	£633

Outbound and return from	£470.99
Flight duration	min. 07:55 / max. 08:28
Return flight duration	min. 06:45/ max. 07:10
Distance	5546 km
Flights per week	157
Departure airport	Airport London Heathrow (LHR)
Arrival airport	Airport New York John F Kennedy (JFK)
Destination country	Flights to United States
City-Code - Arrival airport	London - New York John F Kennedy
Departure airport - Destination country	London Heathrow - United States
Departure airport - City-Code	London Heathrow - New York

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