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Cheapest return fare
$845
Typical prices: $780-$1,040
SWISS, Lufthansa
Fri 6/11Sat 14/11
LHR - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$885
Typical prices: $788-$1,066
British Airways
Wed 21/10Thu 12/11
LHR - LAX • Direct
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Cheap Flights from London to Los Angeles (LON-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from London to Los Angeles

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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09:00 - 16:35
LHR
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LAX
15h 35m
1 stop
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18:55 - 13:30
LAX
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LHR
10h 35mdirect
$845Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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08:40 - 16:30
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LAX
15h 50m
1 stop
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14:35 - 13:20
LAX
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14h 45m
1 stop
$846United Airlines
Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct
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06:00 - 13:05
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LAX
15h 05m
1 stop
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15:40 - 10:10
LAX
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LHR
10h 30mdirect
$848Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
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08:40 - 16:30
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LAX
15h 50m
1 stop
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08:15 - 05:55
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13h 40m
1 stop
$849Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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08:40 - 16:30
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LAX
15h 50m
1 stop
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19:55 - 13:30
LAX
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LHR
10h 35mdirect
$850United Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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06:00 - 13:05
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LAX
15h 05m
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15:40 - 10:10
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10h 30mdirect
$852Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct
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06:30 - 13:10
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14h 40m
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15:40 - 10:10
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10h 30mdirect
$853Lufthansa
Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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07:25 - 15:15
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15h 50m
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14:21 - 12:00
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13h 39m
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$855Lufthansa
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
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09:30 - 16:20
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14h 50m
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15:40 - 10:10
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10h 30mdirect
$856United Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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09:00 - 16:35
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15h 35m
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08:15 - 05:55
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13h 40m
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$858Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Los Angeles departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from London usually cost between $879 and $1,194 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $845 on Multiple Airlines (6 Nov–14 Nov).

What is the cheapest London to Los Angeles flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London to Los Angeles costs $1,878 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Los Angeles (LAX). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from London to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost $812 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,102 and $1,066 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Los Angeles?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $969, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Los Angeles, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$735
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from London to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from London to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London to Los Angeles 
MeganFlew with Iberia
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LAX
Sept 2024
Pack light and know you can always get stuff when you land.
SimonFlew with British Airways
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LAX
June 2024
If flying business class I’d research which cabin your aircraft operates. BA have some old business class on the 380 and new business class on the 777. (And 350). The new cabin is so much better. But the food just isn’t as good as it used to be

FAQs for booking flights from London to Los Angeles

  • Does LAX have free WiFi?

    For last minute arrangements, checking your email or keeping the kids connected, LAX offers free WiFi throughout all of the areas of the airport. Simply register, sign in and enjoy internet connectivity when you land or before you take off.

  • Can I take a taxi to Los Angeles city centre from LAX?

    For expedited travel, taxis are available outside each terminal. Taxis to the Los Angeles city centre can take anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic, and generally cost around $50 (£40), depending on where you’re going in the city centre.

  • How much is parking at LAX?

    If you need to leave a car at LAX at any point during your stay, there are a handful of different options available. For short-term parking, the car parks assigned to each terminal are available at around $5 (£4) per hour, and long-term parking is available at the economy lots for approximately $12 (£9.50) per day. The economy lots are accessible from the terminals via a shuttle bus.

  • Which rental car agencies operate at LAX?

    The rental car agencies serving LAX are as follows: Advantage, Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty. Prices vary by season, model and agency, so be sure to check prices when you’re booking your flight from London to Los Angeles.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Los Angeles was $735 for a one-way ticket and $845 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to Los Angeles?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to Los Angeles flight route: KLM, American Airlines, Air France, Iberia, British Airways, and Finnair.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Los Angeles flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from London to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $638 or less one-way.
  • Booking a flight from London to Los Angeles? Depending on the airline you choose, you’re likely to fly out of Gatwick, Stansted or Heathrow Airports, and you’ll be flying into Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is about 15 miles from the city centre, whether you’re flying in directly or through a connection.
  • The flight time from London to Los Angeles is approximately 10-11 hours. If you’re feeling peckish, Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow all offer a long list of airport restaurant options, from a tea and cake to start the day or a full meal to get you settled in for a restful flight.
  • When you land at LAX, you have a few different options for getting to the city centre. One of the most cost-effective options to get to the Los Angeles city centre is by taking LAX’s FlyAway bus that goes directly to Union Station in the centre. The FlyAway bus takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour, and costs around $10 (£7.85) for a single trip.
  • If you’re keen to pick up a few souvenirs for your return flight, LAX has several airport shops to choose from. When shopping at LAX, you can choose from small mementos at the newsstands and a bottle of wine from duty-free all the way to luxury fashion at the Burberry, Hermes and Gucci boutiques.
  • Travelling with kids? Heathrow airport has a Stay & Play area in each of the terminals filled with interactive activities for children. Stay & Play areas are open from around 6:00 to 21:00 and require children to be accompanied by adults during the entire time.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from London to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to London

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +2 more

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