About this route
The London to New York route is the world's most competitive award flight corridor. With six airlines offering direct service and dozens of loyalty programs available for booking, competition keeps award prices low. British Airways Avios offers the best value in business class, while Virgin Atlantic provides excellent Upper Class availability.
Award seats we found on this route
Checked 19 October 2026 by our award search, across the programmes it covers. Seats change daily.
Cheapest economy
21,600
JetBlue TrueBlue · 4 Nov 2026
Cheapest business
88,000
British Airways Avios · 28 Oct 2026
Dates with seats
61
upcoming departure dates
| Month | Dates with seats | Economy from | Business from |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 13 | 33,000 British Airways Avios | 88,000 British Airways Avios |
| November 2026 | 30 | 21,600 JetBlue TrueBlue | 88,000 British Airways Avios |
| December 2026 | 18 | 21,600 JetBlue TrueBlue | 88,000 British Airways Avios |
Award pricing comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avios (BA/Qatar) | 13,000 | 52,000 | 68,000 |
| Virgin Points | 10,000 | 57,500 | — |
| AAdvantage | 22,500 | 57,500 | 85,000 |
| Flying Blue | 22,000 | 53,000 | 89,000 |
Published one-way award prices for LHR–JFK. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both LHR and JFK, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
British Airways
BA
Virgin Atlantic
VS
American Airlines
AA
United Airlines
UA
Delta Air Lines
DL
JetBlue
B6
Best programs for this route
Avios (BA/Qatar)
Biz: 52,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 57,500 ptsAAdvantage
Biz: 57,500 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 53,000 ptsWhen award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- Book BA business class with Avios for as low as 52,000 points off-peak
- Virgin Atlantic Upper Class availability is best 3-6 months out
- Consider positioning to Dublin for Aer Lingus business class at just 50,000 Avios
- JetBlue Mint (business class) can be booked with TrueBlue points from 48,000
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Frequently asked questions
How many points do I need to fly from London to New York?
You can fly from London to New York for as few as 13,000 Avios in economy or 52,000 Avios in business class on British Airways. Virgin Atlantic charges 57,500 Virgin Points for Upper Class. American Airlines AAdvantage requires 22,500 miles for economy.
What is the best program for London to New York award flights?
British Airways Avios offers the best value, especially in business class at 52,000 Avios off-peak. For premium economy, Virgin Atlantic at 17,500 points is excellent. Amex and Chase points transfer to most of these programs.
Which airlines fly direct from London to New York?
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue all operate direct flights from London Heathrow to New York JFK. Some services also use Newark (EWR).
What is the cheapest award seat from London to New York right now?
In our check on 19 October 2026, the cheapest economy award was 21,600 points with JetBlue TrueBlue on 4 November 2026. The cheapest business class award was 88,000 points with British Airways Avios on 28 October 2026. We found award seats on 61 upcoming dates.
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