Flights from London Airport STN to New York Airport JFK
Flights from Stansted to John F Kennedy International are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, Flexjet, who offer a direct flight. The official airport code for Stansted is STN and for John F Kennedy International it is JFK.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to John F Kennedy International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
The time zone at John F Kennedy International is different from Stansted, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
Travellers planning to fly from Stansted Airport (STN) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Stansted Airport (STN).
If you chose to rent a car at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Stansted Airport (STN):
- Private Transfers to Stansted Airport (STN)
- Buses to Stansted Airport (STN)
- Taxis to Stansted Airport (STN)
- Train Services to/near Stansted Airport (STN)
Ensure your arrival at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Private transfers at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Buses from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Taxis from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Train services at or near John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Need a place to stay when you get to New York? See a range of hotels near John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
To see all airliners that offer flights between Stansted and John F Kennedy International please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Flexjet | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:00 | 22:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Flexjet. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers LXJ653 with times between 22:00 and 22:00.
If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Flexjet direct at www.flexjet.com/.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Thursday | 22:00
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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London Gatwick to New York John F Kennedy | 0 | 7 Hours 21 Minutes | |
London Heathrow to New York John F Kennedy | 0 | 7 Hours 19 Minutes | |
Manchester to New York John F Kennedy | 0 | 7 Hours 7 Minutes |
If you are planning to hire a car from John F Kennedy International airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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