International flights
Flights from London to New York
London and New York are linked by business, finance, theatre and family, and the route is used by every kind of traveller from weekend visitors to people relocating. Heathrow is the default departure, west of London; Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend are the alternatives in the form. On arrival, John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens is the search default, with Newark Liberty across the Hudson in New Jersey and LaGuardia, also in Queens, as the other options. New York is behind London on the clock, so the local time on landing is earlier than your body expects.
London (LHR)New York (JFK)
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- Airports in New York3airportsJFK, EWR, LGA
- Straight-line distance5,540 kmLHR to JFK
- RouteInternationalUnited Kingdom to United States
- Hotels334
- 5-star61
- 4-star230
- 3-star43
About this route
Start with the London airport. Heathrow suits the west and the centre; Gatwick suits the south; London City, in the Docklands, suits Canary Wharf and the City. Then decide whether to book a single or a return, and compare dates if you can, since fares on this route move with the date. New York's airports sit on different sides of the city. JFK, the default, is in south-east Queens on Jamaica Bay; LaGuardia is in north Queens on the East River, nearer Manhattan; Newark is in New Jersey, west of the Hudson, and the natural choice for a hotel in Jersey City or on the west side of Manhattan. Midtown hotels are reachable from all of them, but the drive from each is different and the bridges and tunnels vary, so pick the airport that matches the area you are staying in: Brooklyn leans towards JFK, the Upper East Side towards LaGuardia. The hotels on this page are a short list from the full New York catalogue; search the rest on AI Concierge, add a transfer from JFK, Newark or LaGuardia, and check the entry rules for your passport before you travel. Winters in New York are cold and summers humid, which is worth remembering when you pack.
Where to stay in New York
4 of the 334 hotels in the catalogue for New York. The hotels listed are 20 km from JFK.
Aman New York★★★★★Hotel· Aman Resorts730 Fifth Avenue · Pool · Fitness centre · Parking20 km from JFK
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York★★★★★Hotel· Starwood Capital28 West 53rd Street · Pool · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurantfrom₹1,19,430per night, indicative20 km from JFK
Fouquet's New York★★★★★Hotel· Groupe Barriere456 Greenwich Street · Pool · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurantfrom₹99,992per night, indicative20 km from JFK
Conrad New York Downtown★★★★★Hotel· Hilton Worldwide102 North End Avenue · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Bar · Wi-Fifrom₹53,906per night, indicative20 km from JFK- Prices are indicative: the lowest rate found for 2 adults, 1 night on 10 Jan 2027, in INR, checked 10 Nov 2026. Live prices for your dates appear when you search.
Airports in London and New York
Departing London
LHRLondon Heathrow AirportMain airport
Major International Hub · widest global connectivity
LGWLondon Gatwick Airport
STNStansted Airport
LTNLondon Luton Airport
LCYLondon City Airport
SENLondon Southend Airport
Arriving New York
JFKJohn F. Kennedy International AirportMain airport
Major International Hub · Primary international gateway
EWRNewark Liberty International Airport
LGALaGuardia Airport
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London to New York flights: questions
Which airport do flights to New York leave from in London?
London has 6 airports: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY) and London Southend Airport (SEN). The search starts from LHR; pick another in the search form.
What is the time difference between London and New York?
New York is currently 5 hours behind London. Daylight saving can shift it.
Do I need a passport to fly from London to New York?
Yes: United Kingdom to United States is an international flight, so carry a valid passport and check United States's entry rules.
Airport and destination details come from AI Concierge travel data. Flight availability, schedules and fares are shown live when you search.