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$551 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to London

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Heathrow departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$1,073
Overall average: $1,295
United Airlines
Tue 6/1Tue 13/1
LAX - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,094
Typical prices: $1,133-$1,583
British Airways
Thu 15/1Wed 29/4
LAX - LHR • Direct
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Check British Airways' entertainment options in advance.
Arrive early at LAX due to potential traffic delays.
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 16% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to London (LAX-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to London 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 Los Angeles to Heathrow

Tue, 6 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
United Airlines Logo
23:25 - 06:40
LAX
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LHR
23h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:30 - 21:08
LHR
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LAX
14h 38m1 stop
$1,073United Airlines
Sun, 29 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
Delta Logo
09:56 - 09:00
LAX
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LHR
15h 04m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:55 - 18:14
LHR
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LAX
15h 19m1 stop
$1,075Delta
Sat, 2 May - Tue, 19 May
Delta Logo
23:45 - 13:10
LAX
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LHR
29h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:50 - 14:05
LHR
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LAX
11h 15mdirect
$1,076Delta
Fri, 9 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 13:30
LAX
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LHR
10h 30mdirect
United Airlines Logo
16:40 - 15:15
LHR
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LAX
30h 35m1 stop
$1,078United Airlines
Tue, 6 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
United Airlines Logo
23:25 - 06:40
LAX
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LHR
23h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 22:00
LHR
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LAX
16h 35m1 stop
$1,080United Airlines
Sun, 11 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 13:30
LAX
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LHR
10h 30mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 13:05
LHR
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LAX
14h 35m1 stop
$1,081United Airlines
Sat, 24 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
SWISS Logo
11:45 - 16:20
LAX
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LHR
20h 35m2 stops
SWISS Logo
06:00 - 16:35
LHR
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LAX
18h 35m1 stop
$1,083SWISS
Tue, 24 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
SWISS Logo
11:35 - 16:20
LAX
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LHR
20h 45m2 stops
SWISS Logo
09:00 - 16:35
LHR
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LAX
15h 35m1 stop
$1,085SWISS
Tue, 6 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
United Airlines Logo
23:25 - 06:40
LAX
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LHR
23h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
16:40 - 15:15
LHR
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LAX
30h 35m1 stop
$1,087United Airlines
Sun, 29 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
United Airlines Logo
15:30 - 10:10
LAX
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LHR
10h 40mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:25 - 15:15
LHR
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LAX
15h 50m1 stop
$1,088United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Heathrow flights

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

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Los Angeles to London Heathrow Airport is October, where tickets cost $1,140 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,861 and $1,733 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $1,507 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Los Angeles to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$551
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to London

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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 Los Angeles to Heathrow: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Heathrow 
ValerieFlew with British Airways
LAX
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LHR
Apr 2025
It was difficult to tell if the checked luggage was included. London Heathrow is huge and if the second flight hasn't been delayed I would have missed it.
Verified travelerFlew with Iberia
LAX
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LHR
Jan 2025
Make sure you arrive early. Sometimes, the traffic getting to LAX can be a total nightmare.
WeiFlew with British Airways
LAX
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LHR
Sept 2024
Connection takes long, Make sure you plan enough time.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways
LAX
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LHR
Mar 2024
Pack your own food if you have dietary restrictions and fly other airlines if possible
MichelleFlew with British Airways
LAX
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LHR
May 2024
Make sure you separate your luggage tags from your tickets
ShaunaFlew with British Airways
LAX
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LHR
Dec 2023
I would suggest calling the airline to make sure that their TV screens work on the back of the seats, and if they don’t work that the entertainment option would work on your cell phones.

FAQs for booking Los Angeles to London flights

  • How can I get to downtown London from Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    Hop on a Heathrow Express train at Heathrow Central Station (near Terminals 2 and 3) or at Terminal 5 to get to Paddington Station in London in about 22min. Trains depart about every 15min, and tickets start at about £22 ($30) when purchased at the airport station. Tickets purchased in advance start at around £5.50 ($7.50). Kids aged 15 years and younger ride for free.

  • Can I fly nonstop from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    Passengers can choose from several daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles Airport to Heathrow Airport. Most of these flights are operated by British Airways and American Airlines. Other airlines offering flights on this route include KLM, Swiss, Delta, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, and United Airlines.

  • Can I get from downtown Los Angeles to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) using public transportation?

    Passengers can arrive at Los Angeles Airport by bus via the LAX FlyAway bus, a non-stop service running every 30min between Union Station in downtown LA and LAX. A ticket for this 35min bus ride costs about $9.75 for adults, and kids under 5 can ride for free (up to two kids per adult). Passengers can also take the Metro’s C Line, which stops at the Aviation / LAX station. This metro station is connected to the airport by the airport’s free “G” shuttle bus service.

  • Can I park at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    There are 7 parking garages outside of the parking terminals, plus two economy lots that are connected to the terminals by the airport’s free shuttle bus service. The P3 and P4 garages are closest to the international terminal. The daily rate for the terminal parking garages is about $40 per day; parking in the economy lots starts at around $15 per day. Parking at LAX is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so passengers should arrive early to allow time to find parking.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to London Heathrow Airport was $551 for a one-way ticket and $1,073 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to London?

    On your way to London, you’ll fly out from Los Angeles. You’ll be landing at London Heathrow.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to London flight route.

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

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

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

    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 Los Angeles to London.

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

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

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

    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 London with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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

    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 London from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to London Heathrow Airport

  • LAX has nine passenger terminals, Terminals 1-8 plus the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT, or Terminal B). Most flights to Heathrow will depart from Terminal B, although some international flights depart from Terminal 2.
  • The terminals at LAX are connected by the “A” airport shuttle bus, which is available pre-security. International passengers that have cleared security can travel between the Tom Bradley International Terminal and Terminals 1 and 2 using the inter-terminal shuttle bus.
  • For families traveling with infants, there are nursing rooms located in each terminal at Los Angeles Airport. The nursing room in the Tom Brady International Terminal is located near Gate 150.
  • You may see dogs sporting red “Pet Me” vests being walked around LAX. These dogs are part of the Pets Unstressing Passengers program, or PUP, a volunteer program designed to help reduce passenger stress and anxiety. Passengers are invited to pet, hug, visit and take pictures with these friendly canine ambassadors.
  • The WeKnow car service is an environmentally friendly way to get from Heathrow to London. You can book an all-electric vehicle transfer in advance for a fixed price. Prices to downtown London are around £55 ($75.50), and your driver will pick you up at your terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to London Heathrow?

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

Direct departures

Los Angeles to London Heathrow

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

London Heathrow 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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