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

Scandinavian Airlines and Finnair can get you from New York to London Heathrow Airport in just under 7h. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 15m. The distance from New York to London Heathrow Airport is about 5536 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to London Heathrow Airport on time: SriLankan Airlines (93%), Malaysia Airlines (87%), Gulf Air (83%).

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport (average of $982). Flying from New York to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,751). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to LHR?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New York to London Heathrow Airport

The most flights from NYC to LHR are scheduled on a Thursday (161 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (149 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between $1,160 and $1,503 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,133 on Scandinavian Airlines (6 Nov–8 Nov).

How often are flights from New York to London delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between New York and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to London flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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How long is the flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?
Scandinavian Airlines and Finnair can get you from New York to London Heathrow Airport in just under 7h. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 15m. The distance from New York to London Heathrow Airport is about 5536 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from New York to London Heathrow Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to London Heathrow Airport on time: SriLankan Airlines (93%), Malaysia Airlines (87%), Gulf Air (83%).
Can I find deals for flights from New York to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New York to Heathrow?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Heathrow.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Heathrow?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport (average of $982). Flying from New York to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,751). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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The most flights from NYC to LHR are scheduled on a Thursday (161 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (149 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between $1,160 and $1,503 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,133 on Scandinavian Airlines (6 Nov–8 Nov).

How often are flights from New York to London delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between New York and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to London flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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New York to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between $1,160 and $1,503 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,133 on Scandinavian Airlines (6 Nov–8 Nov).