--- title: "London Heathrow to New York JFK Flights… | FlightLogic" description: "JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, British Airways and American Airlines fly non-stop London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK (JFK).…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/routes/london-heathrow-to-new-york-jfk/ 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 comparison · Verified July 2026 # London Heathrow to New York JFK: which airline is best? Five airlines fly non-stop between Heathrow and JFK, and all five are rated by FlightLogic — making this the most competitive long-haul route we cover. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the home carriers, American shares BA’s transatlantic joint business, Delta brings its strong US punctuality record, and JetBlue undercuts everyone with the highest value score on the route. JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, British Airways and American Airlines fly non-stop from London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK (JFK) — around 8 hours westbound, 7 hours back, roughly 3,440 miles. FlightLogic's pick is JetBlue Airways (8.3/10), the highest-rated carrier on the route. Operators verified July 2026. **Distance** 3,440 miles **Flight time** Around 8 hours westbound, 7 hours back **Frequency** Roughly 120 non-stop flights a week across the five carriers — the busiest long-haul market from Heathrow, with up to 17 departures a day. **Non-stop carriers** 5 rated airlines ## FlightLogic scores — London to New York non-stop Editorial scores out of 10 from our airline reviews, best first. The tick marks the best score in each column. Tap an airline for its full review. | Airline | Overall | Customer Service | Seat Comfort | Food & Beverage | In-Flight Entertainment | On-Time Performance | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [JetBlue Airways](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/jetblue/) B6 · 4-star · global #11 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 9.2 | | [Delta Air Lines](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/delta-air-lines/) DL · 4-star · global #15 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 7.8 | | [Virgin Atlantic Airways](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/virgin-atlantic/) VS · 4-star · global #20 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.4 | 7.6 | | [British Airways](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/british-airways/) BA · 4-star · global #23 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.0 | | [American Airlines](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/american-airlines/) AA · 4-star · global #25 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.5 | ## FlightLogic pick: JetBlue Airways JetBlue takes the route with the highest composite score of the five carriers (8.3/10), powered by the best value rating in the group (9.2/10) and free high-speed Wi-Fi for every passenger. Economy seats score 8.5 — ahead of all four rivals — and the Mint suite is a genuinely competitive business class at frequently lower fares. Fly it in Mint or with Even More Space legroom and nothing else on the route beats it pound for pound; the trade-offs are a smaller lounge footprint at Heathrow and a less generous loyalty programme than the joint-venture giants. Read our full [JetBlue Airways review](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/jetblue/), or [compare it head-to-head](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/compare/) with any other rated airline. ## Cheapest time to fly London to New York A qualitative guide to when fares on this route are usually lower or higher, based on typical travel seasons — not live prices. Actual fares always depend on your dates, demand and how far ahead you book. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec - Lower - Typical - Peak **Usually cheapest:** Fares on Heathrow–JFK are usually at their lowest from mid-January to March, once the New Year rush has passed and before spring city-break demand builds. Late October to early December is the other reliable sweet spot, with five carriers competing hard for off-peak seats. **Usually priciest:** Peak pricing tracks the UK school summer holidays from mid-July through August, when leisure demand swells an already busy business route. The weeks around Thanksgiving and Christmas also price firmly, especially on the overnight eastbound legs. **When to book:** On a five-carrier route this competitive, comparing dates two to four months out — and avoiding Friday and Sunday departures — usually matters more than waiting for a particular airline sale. [Check the fare calendar for live London–New York prices *](https://flightlogic.co.uk/go/travelpayouts-flights?s=route%3Alhr-jfk%3Aseasonality-cta&d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.net%2Ftransport%2Fflights%2Flhr%2Fjfk%2F) ## Search London–New York fares Prices shift daily on this route — check live fares from London Heathrow (LHR) across all 5 carriers before you book. Non-stop is usually worth a small premium on flights of around 8 hours westbound. **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) ## Aircraft on the route JetBlue flies single-aisle Airbus A321s with Mint suites at the front; Virgin Atlantic uses the Airbus A350-1000; Delta rotates Airbus A330s and Boeing 767s; American and British Airways fly Boeing 777s and 787s. ## Keep researching - [JetBlue Airways review](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/jetblue/) — full scores, cabin detail and baggage policy. - [Delta Air Lines review](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/delta-air-lines/) — full scores, cabin detail and baggage policy. - [Virgin Atlantic Airways review](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/virgin-atlantic/) — full scores, cabin detail and baggage policy. - [British Airways review](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/british-airways/) — full scores, cabin detail and baggage policy. - [American Airlines review](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/american-airlines/) — full scores, cabin detail and baggage policy. - [Compare airlines](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/compare/) — build your own side-by-side across all 28 rated carriers. - [Loyalty programmes compared](https://flightlogic.co.uk/loyalty/) — which frequent-flyer scheme earns most on this route. - [Baggage fees compared](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/baggage-fees/) — cabin and hold luggage rules for every rated airline. ## London to New York FAQ ### Which airlines fly non-stop from London Heathrow to New York JFK? Five airlines operate the route non-stop: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue — around 17 departures a day in total. All five are rated by FlightLogic. United flies Heathrow–Newark instead, and Norse Atlantic uses Gatwick, so neither appears on this JFK route. ### How long is the flight from Heathrow to JFK? Westbound to New York takes around 8 hours thanks to the Atlantic headwind; the return eastbound leg is usually about 7 hours. The great-circle distance is roughly 3,440 miles. ### Is JetBlue really a good option across the Atlantic? On FlightLogic’s scores, yes — JetBlue posts the best composite on the route (8.3/10), with top marks for value (9.2/10) and the strongest seat-comfort score in economy. Its Mint business suite closes the gap with the legacy carriers at often much lower fares. The compromises: fewer daily frequencies than BA/Virgin and no alliance mileage earning beyond its own TrueBlue programme and select partners. ### Which airline has the best business class from Heathrow to JFK? Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class on the A350-1000 and British Airways’ Club Suite both offer closing-door suites, and Delta’s One cabin is solid — but for pure value JetBlue Mint frequently prices thousands lower. On service scores Virgin Atlantic (8.6/10) edges BA (7.8/10), American (7.6/10) and Delta (8.0/10) among the legacy carriers.