Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 8 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 4 hours ahead of New York.
The most popular route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Choose from 203 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JFK to LHR is the 00:25 British Airways service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 23:59 with Virgin Atlantic.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from JFK to London.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
You can book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London that touches down at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
These are some of the well-known airlines offering direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from JFK to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Shannon Airport (SNN)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
You won't need a visa for United Kingdom if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before locking in your cheap tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in approximately 48 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near JFK. Whether you have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London is ₹ 10,956. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 29,123. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from JFK to London, book your trip 4 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London takes around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 1 minute to get there using public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near LHR if you have a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). After your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near LGW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from JFK to London at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit London, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from JFK to London sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about London
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Big Ben and The British Museum are a couple of popular attractions to put on your London travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Buckingham Palace.
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