--- title: "London Route Comparisons — 18 Routes | FlightLogic" description: "Which airline should you fly? Non-stop carriers compared on 18 key London Heathrow long-haul routes — New York, Dubai, Doha, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo —…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Route comparisons · Verified July 2026 # Which airline should you fly? London routes compared 18 major long-haul routes from London Heathrow, with every rated non-stop carrier scored side by side — and one clear FlightLogic pick per route. FlightLogic compares the non-stop airlines on 18 major long-haul routes from London Heathrow — including New York JFK, Dubai, Doha, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo Haneda — with side-by-side scores and a clear pick for each route. Operators verified July 2026. ## All 18 route comparisons - [London Heathrow (LHR) → New York JFK (JFK) 5 rated carriers · 3,440 miles · Around 8 hours westbound, 7 hours back Our pick: **JetBlue Airways** (8.3/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-new-york-jfk/) - [London Heathrow (LHR) → Dubai International (DXB) 2 rated carriers · 3,414 miles · Around 7 hours outbound, 8 hours back Our pick: **Emirates** (8.7/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-dubai/) - [London Heathrow (LHR) → Doha Hamad International (DOH) 2 rated carriers · 3,255 miles · Around 6 hours 45 minutes outbound, 7½ hours back Our pick: **Qatar Airways** (9.0/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-doha/) - [London Heathrow (LHR) → Singapore Changi (SIN) 3 rated carriers · 6,758 miles · Around 12 hours 45 minutes to 13 hours Our pick: **Singapore Airlines** (8.9/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-singapore/) - [London Heathrow (LHR) → Hong Kong International (HKG) 2 rated carriers · 5,981 miles · Around 12 hours 45 minutes Our pick: **Cathay Pacific** (8.7/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-hong-kong/) - [London Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo Haneda (HND) 3 rated carriers · 5,956 miles · Around 13 hours 40 minutes Our pick: **ANA All Nippon Airways** (8.8/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-tokyo-haneda/) - [London Gatwick (LGW) → New York JFK (JFK) 2 rated carriers · 3,455 miles · Around 8 hours westbound, 7 hours back Our pick: **JetBlue Airways** (8.3/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-gatwick-to-new-york-jfk/) - [London Gatwick (LGW) → Orlando International (MCO) 1 rated carrier · 4,345 miles · Around 9 hours 15 minutes outbound, 8 hours 15 minutes back Our pick: **British Airways** (7.7/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-gatwick-to-orlando/) - [London Gatwick (LGW) → Barbados Grantley Adams (BGI) 2 rated carriers · 4,200 miles · Around 8 hours 45 minutes outbound, just under 8 hours back Our pick: **Virgin Atlantic Airways** (8.0/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-gatwick-to-barbados/) - [Manchester (MAN) → New York JFK (JFK) 2 rated carriers · 3,335 miles · Around 7 hours 50 minutes westbound, under 7 hours back Our pick: **Virgin Atlantic Airways** (8.0/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/manchester-to-new-york-jfk/) - [Manchester (MAN) → Orlando International (MCO) 2 rated carriers · 4,225 miles · Around 9 hours outbound, 8 hours back Our pick: **Virgin Atlantic Airways** (8.0/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/manchester-to-orlando/) - [Manchester (MAN) → Dubai International (DXB) 1 rated carrier · 3,515 miles · Around 7 hours outbound, 7 hours 50 minutes back Our pick: **Emirates** (8.7/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/manchester-to-dubai/) - [Manchester (MAN) → Doha Hamad International (DOH) 1 rated carrier · 3,360 miles · Around 6 hours 45 minutes outbound, 7½ hours back Our pick: **Qatar Airways** (9.0/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/manchester-to-doha/) - [London Heathrow (LHR) → Los Angeles International (LAX) 4 rated carriers · 5,455 miles · Around 11 hours 15 minutes outbound, 10 hours 20 minutes back Our pick: **Virgin Atlantic Airways** (8.0/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-los-angeles/) - [London Heathrow (LHR) → San Francisco International (SFO) 3 rated carriers · 5,365 miles · Around 11 hours outbound, 10 hours back Our pick: **Virgin Atlantic Airways** (8.0/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-san-francisco/) - [London Heathrow (LHR) → Chicago O’Hare (ORD) 4 rated carriers · 3,945 miles · Around 8 hours 40 minutes outbound, 7 hours 40 minutes back Our pick: **Virgin Atlantic Airways** (8.0/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-chicago-ohare/) - [London Heathrow (LHR) → Miami International (MIA) 3 rated carriers · 4,425 miles · Around 9 hours 40 minutes outbound, 8 hours 20 minutes back Our pick: **Virgin Atlantic Airways** (8.0/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-miami/) - [London Heathrow (LHR) → Boston Logan (BOS) 4 rated carriers · 3,265 miles · Around 7 hours 30 minutes outbound, 6 hours 30 minutes back Our pick: **JetBlue Airways** (8.3/10)](https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-boston/) ## Check live fares before you decide Scores tell you which airline is best on the route — a fare calendar tells you what that quality costs this week. Search live prices from London Heathrow across every carrier we compare, then come back for the full scorecard on your shortlist. **Editor's note:** FlightLogic.co.uk links to UK-facing booking and card partners. Prices are typically shown in GBP for departures from British airports. Links marked * may earn us commission at no extra cost to you. [Affiliate policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/how-we-make-money/#affiliate-links) ## Booking long-haul from London — common questions ### Is it cheaper to fly non-stop or with a connection from London? Connecting itineraries are typically 10–30% cheaper than non-stops on long-haul routes from London, but add 3–6 hours each way and a missed-connection risk. On routes under about 9 hours — New York, Dubai, Doha — most travellers are better off with a non-stop unless the saving is large; on very long sectors such as Singapore or Sydney, a well-timed one-stop can be worth it. If a delay could cost you compensation, note that UK261 only covers connections on a single booking. ### How far in advance should I book long-haul flights from the UK? For most long-haul routes from London, the sweet spot is roughly two to six months before departure. Peak windows — school summer holidays, Christmas and Easter — reward booking six months or more ahead, while January and September sales often bring the lowest fares of the year. Prices rarely drop meaningfully in the last three weeks before departure on popular routes. ### When is the cheapest time of year to fly long-haul from London? The cheapest long-haul months from London are usually mid-January to mid-March and late October to early December, avoiding school holidays. Flying midweek (Tuesday to Thursday) typically undercuts weekend departures on the same route. Fare calendars on flight-search sites show the pattern day by day before you commit. ### How does FlightLogic choose the best airline on a route? Every rated non-stop carrier on a route is compared on the same FlightLogic scorecard — value, seat comfort, food, service, punctuality and more — using the same criteria we apply in our full airline reviews. The pick is the highest composite score, not the cheapest fare or an affiliate partner, and operators are re-verified against live schedules each cycle. Read the full scoring criteria on our methodology page. ## Keep researching - [Compare airlines](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/compare/) — side-by-side scores for any of the 28 rated carriers. - [Loyalty programmes compared](https://flightlogic.co.uk/loyalty/) — which frequent-flyer scheme to credit your flight to. - [Baggage fees compared](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/baggage-fees/) — what the headline fare really includes. - [Airline rankings](https://flightlogic.co.uk/rankings/) — the full FlightLogic league table.