New York to London, Essex (JFK–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

JFK Airport Page →
3,462 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
No nonstop service between JFK and STN. Nearest airports to JFK with scheduled service: LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 mi) · Teterboro Airport (TEB, 21 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 21 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DUB Dublin 9h 15m B6DLEI → FR Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
LHR London 9h 15m AAAYB6 → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
EDI Edinburgh 9h 23m AAAYB6 → RKU2 Edinburgh (EDI) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 30m AAAFAY → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
AMS Amsterdam 9h 40m DLKLSV → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
MAD Madrid 10h 30m AAAYBA → FRRKTK Madrid (MAD) to London, Essex flights
LIS Lisbon 10h 48m B6DLEK → FRRK Lisbon (LIS) to London, Essex flights
OPO Porto 10h 49m DL → FR Porto (OPO) to London, Essex flights
CPH Copenhagen 10h 55m DLSK → FRRK Copenhagen (CPH) to London, Essex flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 11h 40m AAAYBA → FRRK Ferno (VA) (MXP) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to London, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,462 mi 5h 14m nonstop +5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and STN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Best way to fly New York to London, Essex JFK Routes STN Routes JFK Live Flights STN Live Flights JFK Delays
All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to New York flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
BTS ~9h 8m DUB ~9h 15m LHR ~9h 15m EDI ~9h 23m CDG ~9h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,069
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → STN
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
STN → JFK
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from New York

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric JFK→STN TEB→STN EWR→STN
Distance from JFK – 21 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 9 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 5h 14m 6h 21m 6h 7m
Departure OTP 71% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to London, Essex flights · Newark (EWR) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
London, Essex is 5 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 11:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
3,462 mi / 5,571 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 14m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance3,462 mi / 5,571 km
Flight time5h 14m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 5h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 3,462 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, London Heathrow and Edinburgh.
London, Essex is 5 hours ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from STN to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to STN

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to STN is about 5 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,462 miles (5,571 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, London Heathrow and Edinburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).