United States to United Kingdom Β· 3,443 miles (5,541 km)

New York (JFK) to London (LHR) flights

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6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Virgin Atlantic, plus taxes and fees from $164. 5 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to London (LHR): American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The two airports are 3,443 miles (5,541 km) apart. American Airlines and British Airways are in oneworld and Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic are in SkyTeam. There are also 65 ways to fly it with one stop, through Shannon, Boston and Dublin and more.

How many miles JFK to LHR costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Atlantic6,000–12,000$164–705
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines18,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn British Airways18,000$220.60–1,105.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines19,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines20,750$40.60–705.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines22,500$25.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines23,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines23,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines23,300$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines27,000$29–38
ANA Mileage ClubOn Virgin Atlantic27,500$155.60–705.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines42,000$56–112

Business and first class prices, and 3 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from JFK to LHR

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    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • British Airways logo
    British Airwaysoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • JetBlue Airways logo
    JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 2 programsWho books it
  • Virgin Atlantic logo
    Virgin AtlanticSkyTeam Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book JFK to LHR with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

JFK to LHR with one stop

65 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Shannon (SNN)Aer Lingus the whole way
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  • Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
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  • Via Manchester (MAN)Virgin Atlantic, then British Airways
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  • Via Edinburgh (EDI)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then British Airways
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  • Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair the whole way
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  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
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  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
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  • Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)Delta Air Lines, then British Airways, United Airlines and 1 more
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Air Canada, British Airways and 1 more
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then British Airways
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  • Via Dusseldorf (DUS)Condor, then British Airways and Eurowings
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  • Via Ponta Delgada (Azores) (PDL)Azores Airlines, then British Airways
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  • Via Bermuda (BDA)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then British Airways
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JFK to LHR: common questions

How many miles does JFK to LHR cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Virgin Atlantic, plus taxes and fees from $164. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (18,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (18,000) and American AAdvantage (19,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to LHR?

American Airlines (oneworld), British Airways (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), JetBlue Airways and Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to London (LHR).

How far is New York from London by plane?

New York (JFK) and London (LHR) are 3,443 miles (5,541 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book JFK to LHR award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between New York and London?

The most direct connections are through Shannon (SNN), Boston (BOS), Dublin (DUB), Manchester (MAN) and Edinburgh (EDI). On 32 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aer Lingus through Shannon.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.