British Airways Flight 179 Deals & Information (2026/2027)

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British Airways Flight 179 Route Deals From $388

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $464 and $388 for one-way flights to John F. Kennedy Intl. for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20
LHR
Heathrow
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
$464 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$464
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, Feb 13 from Heathrow to John F. Kennedy Intl., returning Fri, Feb 20, priced at $464 found 12 hours ago
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
LHR
Heathrow
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
$479 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$479
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from Heathrow to John F. Kennedy Intl., returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $479 found 2 hours ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 9
LHR
Heathrow
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
$485 Roundtrip, just found
$485
Roundtrip
just found
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Heathrow to John F. Kennedy Intl., returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $485 just found
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6
LHR
Heathrow
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
$491 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$491
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, Feb 27 from Heathrow to John F. Kennedy Intl., returning Fri, Mar 6, priced at $491 found 1 hour ago

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?
For more info about changing your BA179 flight with Travelocity, please visit our Customer Service Portal.