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. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 13 hours 25 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 16 to 17 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways, American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. 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, American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Swiss (via Zurich), ITA (via Rome Fiumicino) and Virgin Atlantic (via Amsterdam, Paris - Charles de Gaulle). 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 16 to 17 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 114 to 115 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.

Question 9

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from London Heathrow to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London Heathrow to New York are most frequently searched for travel in July, August and November. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.

Question 10

Which departure days are most popular for flights from London Heathrow to New York?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London Heathrow to New York, departures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.

Question 11

How long is the typical stay on trips from London Heathrow to New York?

Accepted Answer

For trips from London Heathrow to New York, stays of 5, 7 and 14 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

Question 12

Which airports near London Heathrow are frequently used for flights to New York?

Accepted Answer

As well as London Heathrow airport, users also frequently search for flights from London Gatwick and Manchester to New York. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Do also check how accessible each airport is for you.

Question 13

Which airports near New York are frequently chosen as a destination?

Accepted Answer

If you want to travel to New York, Newark may also be worth considering as destination airports. These airports are frequently checked by users as an alternative. When comparing, consider whether a cheaper flight is really worth a longer onward journey.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1351, TP0209 16h 50min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1358 18h 35min	TAP Air Portugal		£429
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 20/03/27 direct KL2506 07h 55min	Return 27/03/27 direct KL6103 07h 20min	KLM	?	£513
Best option London Heathrow New York	Outbound 20/03/27 direct VS0025 07h 55min	Return 27/03/27 direct VS0026 06h 50min	Virgin Atlantic Airways	?	£537
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 20/09/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0923, DE2016 11h 55min	Return 25/09/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE2017, LH0900 11h 15min	Lufthansa, Condor		£1,110
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1351, TP0209 16h 50min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1366 19h 40min	TAP Air Portugal		£435
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1351, TP0209 16h 50min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1366 19h 40min	TAP Air Portugal		£436
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1351, TP0209 16h 50min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1358 18h 35min	TAP Air Portugal		£451
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
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (SNN) EI0381, EI0111 11h 25min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (SNN) EI0110, EI0380 09h 45min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines	?	£482
London Heathrow New York	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1351, TP0209 16h 50min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0210, TP1358 18h 35min	TAP Air Portugal		£488

Outbound and return from	428,40 £
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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