London (LHR) to New York (JFK) flights
An economy award from London (LHR) to New York (JFK) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Virgin Atlantic, plus taxes and fees from $328. 5 airlines fly nonstop from London (LHR) to New York (JFK): 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 66 ways to fly it with one stop, through Shannon, Boston and Dublin and more.
How many miles LHR to JFK 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Atlantic | 6,000β12,000 | $328β972 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $221.05β441.12 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn British Airways | 18,000 | $351.05β1,205.52 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 19,000 | $221.05β441.12 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,750 | $256.05β1,141.12 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 22,500 | $241.05β461.12 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $221.05β441.12 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $221.05β441.12 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 23,300 | $221.05β441.12 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 27,000 | $244.45β464.52 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Virgin Atlantic | 27,500 | $371.05β1,115.52 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 42,000 | $271.45β533.12 |
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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LHR to JFK
- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- British Airwaysoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 2 programsWho books it
- Virgin AtlanticSkyTeam Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book LHR to JFK with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways, Virgin Atlantic
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways
LHR to JFK with one stop
66 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Shannon (SNN)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Manchester (MAN)British Airways, then Virgin Atlantic
- Via Edinburgh (EDI)British Airways, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
+1 - Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)British Airways, United Airlines and 1 more, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, British Airways and 1 more, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)British Airways, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Dusseldorf (DUS)British Airways and Eurowings, then Condor
- Via Ponta Delgada (Azores) (PDL)British Airways, then Azores Airlines
- Via Bermuda (BDA)British Airways, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
LHR to JFK: common questions
How many miles does LHR to JFK cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Virgin Atlantic, plus taxes and fees from $328. 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 LHR to JFK?
American Airlines (oneworld), British Airways (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), JetBlue Airways and Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from London (LHR) to New York (JFK).
How far is London from New York by plane?
London (LHR) and New York (JFK) 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 LHR to JFK 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 London and New York?
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.