British Airways Flight 179 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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British Airways Flight 179 Route Deals From $807

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $493 and $807 for one-way flights to John F. Kennedy Intl. for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 8
LHR
Heathrow
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
$493 Roundtrip, just found
$493
Roundtrip
just found
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Jul 2 from Heathrow to John F. Kennedy Intl., returning Tue, Jul 8, priced at $493 just found

Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number BA179 take?
BA179 operates from London Airport (LHR-Heathrow) to JFK Airport and flies direct. This trip typically takes 7 hours and 55 minutes.
How often is BA179 on time?
About 94% of BA179 flights arrive as scheduled --- so if you're jetting between Heathrow Airport and JFK, you can breathe easy knowing that you will land at your destination as quickly as possible. In the rare event that your British Airways plane experiences a delay, you can expect a wait time of around 21 minutes. Thanks to the air carrier's high standard of service, this route has a star rating of 3.7.
What terminal does BA179 fly out of?
You'll likely be jetting out of Terminal 5 if you're booked on flight BA179 direct from London Airport (LHR-Heathrow) to JFK Airport.
What kind of plane is on flight number BA179?
You'll most likely find yourself boarding a Boeing 777-300ER if you've reserved a seat on flight BA179. This flight typically sets off from London Airport (LHR-Heathrow) and lands at JFK.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
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