London (LHR) ↔ New York (JFK)
This is one of the world's most famous flight routes, linking two global icons. With so many airlines competing, you get top-notch service and plenty of flight options. It's a traveler's favorite for good reason – whether you're after business class luxury or just hunting for the best economy deal.
Estimated Flight Time
7–8 hours
Distance
5,585 km
Flight Frequency
15+ daily flights
Highest comfort rating
Iberia
Airbus A350-900
Rating: 4.2
Best for tall travelers
JetBlue
Airbus A321LR
Seat pitch: 32"
Widest seat
Iberia
Airbus A350-900
Seat width: 18"
Lowest comfort rating
Icelandair
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Rating: 3.3
Economy Class Flight Options
| Airline | Aircraft | Seat pitch | Seat width | Recline | Layout | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia | Airbus A350-900 | 31" | 18" | 5.5" | 3-3-3 | 4.2 |
| Finnair | Airbus A350-900 | 31" | 18" | 5.5" | 3-3-3 | 4.2 |
| JetBlue | Airbus A321LR | 32" | 18" | 4.5" | 3-3 | 4.2 |
| JetBlue | Airbus A321neo | 32" | 18" | 4.5" | 3-3 | 4.2 |
| TAP Air Portugal | Airbus A321LR | 32" | 18" | 4.5" | 3-3 | 4.2 |
| Delta Air Lines | Boeing 767-400ER | 31.5" | 17.9" | 5" | 2-3-2 | 4.1 |
| British Airways | Boeing 777-200ER | 31" | 17.5" | 6" | 3-4-3 | 4.1 |
| British Airways | Boeing 777-300ER | 31" | 17.5" | 6" | 3-4-3 | 4.1 |
| Lufthansa | Airbus A350-900 | 31.5" | 18" | 4.5" | 3-3-3 | 4.1 |
| Aer Lingus | Airbus A321LR | 31.5" | 18" | 4.5" | 3-3 | 4.1 |
| Virgin Atlantic | Boeing 787-9 | 31" | 17.5" | 5.5" | 3-3-3 | 4.0 |
| Delta Air Lines | Airbus A330-900neo | 31.5" | 17.3" | 5.5" | 2-4-2 | 4.0 |
| Virgin Atlantic | Airbus A350-1000 | 31" | 17.4" | 5.5" | 3-3-3 | 3.9 |
| American Airlines | Boeing 777-200ER | 31.5" | 17" | 6" | 3-4-3 | 3.9 |
| American Airlines | Boeing 777-300ER | 31.5" | 17" | 6" | 3-4-3 | 3.9 |
| British Airways | Boeing 787-9 | 31" | 17.3" | 5.5" | 3-3-3 | 3.9 |
| British Airways | Boeing 787-10 | 31" | 17.3" | 5.5" | 3-3-3 | 3.9 |
| Norse Atlantic Airways | Boeing 787-9 | 31.5" | 17.2" | 5" | 3-3-3 | 3.8 |
| Norse Atlantic Airways | Boeing 787-8 | 31.5" | 17.2" | 5" | 3-3-3 | 3.8 |
| Air Canada | Airbus A330-300 | 31" | 17.5" | 4.5" | 2-4-2 | 3.8 |
| TAP Air Portugal | Airbus A330-900neo | 31.5" | 17.3" | 4.5" | 2-4-2 | 3.7 |
| Lufthansa | Airbus A340-600 | 31.5" | 17.3" | 4.5" | 2-4-2 | 3.7 |
| Air Canada | Boeing 777-300ER | 31" | 17" | 5.5" | 3-4-3 | 3.7 |
| Aer Lingus | Airbus A330-300 | 31.5" | 17.3" | 4.5" | 2-4-2 | 3.7 |
| Icelandair | Boeing 767-300ER | 31.5" | 17.6" | 3.5" | 2-3-2 | 3.7 |
| United Airlines | Boeing 767-400ER | 31" | 17.3" | 4.5" | 2-3-2 | 3.7 |
| Iberia | Airbus A330-300 | 31" | 17.3" | 4.5" | 2-4-2 | 3.7 |
| United Airlines | Boeing 767-300ER | 31" | 17.3" | 4.5" | 2-3-2 | 3.7 |
| SWISS | Airbus A330-300 | 31" | 17.3" | 4.5" | 2-4-2 | 3.7 |
| Air Canada | Boeing 787-9 | 30.5" | 17.3" | 4.5" | 3-3-3 | 3.6 |
| Lufthansa | Boeing 747-8 | 31" | 17" | 4.5" | 3-4-3 | 3.5 |
| SWISS | Boeing 777-300ER | 31" | 17" | 4.5" | 3-4-3 | 3.5 |
| United Airlines | Boeing 777-200ER | 31" | 17" | 4.5" | 3-4-3 | 3.5 |
| Icelandair | Boeing 757-200 | 31.5" | 17.2" | 3.5" | 3-3 | 3.5 |
| Icelandair | Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 30.5" | 17.2" | 3.5" | 3-3 | 3.3 |
| Icelandair | Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 30.5" | 17.2" | 3.5" | 3-3 | 3.3 |