Flights to New York from London Heathrow

Do you want to book a London-to-New York flight? Take a look at this page to find out the necessary and useful information on London Heathrow Airport.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Heathrow is one of six international airports serving the London region. It is 14 miles (23 km) west of central London, and the airport itself has five terminals. You can find several different routes to New York from London Heathrow with different airlines. Several major airlines operate flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Please find below a list of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow to New York:

 

Airline	Direct/stopover	Destination
Aer Lingus	1 stop in Dublin (DUB) or Shannon (SNN), IE	JFK/Newark
Air Canada	Direct or 1 stop in Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)	Newark/LaGuardia
Air France	Direct or 1 stop in Boston Logan International (BOS) / Detroit Wayne County (DTW)	JFK/Newark/LaGuardia
American Airlines	Direct or 1 stop in Madrid, Spain (MAD) / Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) / Philadelphia International (PHL)	JFK/Newark/LaGuardia
Austrian	Direct or 1 stop at Vienna, Austria (VIE)	JFK/Newark
British Airways	Direct or 1 stop in Madrid, Spain (MAD) / Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)	JFK/Newark/LaGuardia
Brussels Airlines	1 stop at Brussels International, Belgium (BRU)	JFK/Newark
Delta Airlines	Direct or 1 stop at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) / Detroit Wayne County (DTW) / Boston Logan International (BOS)	JFK/Newark/LaGuardia
Iberia	Direct or 1 stop in Madrid, Spain (MAD) / Chicago O’Hare International (ORD)	JFK/Newark/LaGuardia
Icelandair	1 stop in Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF)	JFK/Newark
Finnair	Direct or 1 stop in Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)	JFK/Newark
KLM	Direct or 1stop in Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)	JFK/Newark/LaGuardia
Lufthansa	1 stop in Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) / Munich International Airport (MUC	JFK/Newark
United Airlines	Direct or 1 stop in Washington Dulles (IAD)	Newark
Virgin Atlantic	Direct or 1stop in Boston Logan International (BOS) or Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)	JFK/Newark/LaGuardia
Jet Blue	Direct or 1stop in Boston Logan International (BOS)	JFK/LaGuardia

The average flight time from London Heathrow to New York is just over 7 hours. However, this depends on factors such as weather conditions and which airline you fly with.

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For most of the year, when British Summer Time (BST) is not in effect, London is 5 hours ahead of New York. Whereas when this is in effect, London is 4 hours ahead of New York City. You can read more about the time difference between the UK and New York here.

Price for a flight from London Heathrow to New York (LHR)

If you are flying to JFK or Newark Airport, most of the major airlines offer direct flights. However, if you’re looking for a cheaper flight to New York, you’ll likely need to book a flight with at least one transfer. The price of airline tickets to New York varies by season. If you book in advance and avoid travelling during busier months, you can find return tickets for around £450 from London Heathrow Airport. Flexibility is also a key to saving money on flights.

The most expensive periods in New York are the summer months and the end of the year (including the holiday season, which includes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve). To get the best rates, I advise booking your flight at least 6 months in advance.

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Directions to the airport

Before you depart, it’s always advised to be aware of which terminal you are scheduled to depart from. There are several ways to get to London Heathrow, and you can find more information about them below.

• Car:
  • Terminals 2 and 3: These terminals are close together at the centre of the airport site. Exit the M4 (junction 4) or M25 (junction 15) and follow signs for Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3.
  • Terminal 4: Terminal 4 is located on the south side of the airport, and can be reached from Terminals 1, 2 & 3 via the free inter-terminal transfer service on the Heathrow Express train, which takes approximately eight minutes.
  • Terminal 5: This terminal is on the Western Perimeter Road and has its own separate access road, reached from junction 14 of the M25. If you’re coming from the M4, exit at junction 4b and follow the M25 south to junction 14.
• Taxi or minicab: fares and journey times may be higher during delays or heavy traffic. I advise checking tariffs online in advance, so you have an estimate of the total fare. You can check taxi tariffs on the Transport for London (TFL) network.
• Express train: the Paddington Heathrow Express is a dedicated rail service linking London Heathrow and London Paddington. Tickets are available online or via the Heathrow Express app as well as at arrivals or stations.
• Bus or coach: services into west London are part of the Transport for London (TFL) network. Depending on where you are departing from, it is best to plan your journey by checking their website.

Airport Parking

London Heathrow Airport offers several options for securely parking your car, including short-term, long-term, valet, and economical parking. Visit the London Heathrow website to book parking or request a quote for your vehicle.

London Heathrow Airport Map

It can be difficult to find your way around the airport. You can find the London Heathrow airport map below. You can also click on the image below to enlarge it.

 

Image source: London Heathrow Airport