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Flights from London to Los Angeles

Airlines operating flights from London to Los Angeles

Choose from 20 airlines flying from London to Los Angeles, including Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and United Airlines. Finnair currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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British Airways logo British Airways
United Airlines logo United Airlines
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Norse Atlantic Airways logo Norse Atlantic Airways
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
TAP Air Portugal logo TAP Air Portugal
Brussels Airlines logo Brussels Airlines
Level logo Level
WestJet logo WestJet
Ryanair logo Ryanair
Scandinavian Airlines logo Scandinavian Airlines
Iberia logo Iberia
Austrian Airlines logo Austrian Airlines
KLM logo KLM
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines logo LOT Polish Airlines
Swiss Airlines logo Swiss Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from London to Los Angeles over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £343 and round-trip tickets from £363.

Displayed flight fares from London to Los Angeles are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for London to Los Angeles

The distance between London and Los Angeles is 8,775.29km. It takes around 11 hours 24 minutes on average to fly from London to Los Angeles. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price£217
Cheapest return ticket price£337
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance8,775.29km
Average flight time11 hours 24 minutes
Popular airlineVirgin Atlantic
Flight statistics for the London–Los Angeles route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from London to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from London to Los Angeles?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from London to Los Angeles in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from London to Los Angeles is May, with an average price of £266. The most expensive month is usually Mar, with average prices reaching £673.

£673
£470
£266
£63
    Cheapest
  • £337
    Feb
  • £673
    Mar
  • £434
    Apr
  • £266
    May
  • £307
    Jun
  • £638
    Jul
  • £468
    Aug
  • £290
    Sep
  • £448
    Oct
  • £550
    Nov
  • £633
    Dec
  • £669
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for return flights from London to Los Angeles?

Average price of return flights from London to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, Jun is often the cheapest month for fly from London to Los Angeles, with an average price of £516. Jul is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £727.

£727
£622
£516
£411
    Cheapest
  • £680
    Feb
  • £520
    Mar
  • £526
    Apr
  • £525
    May
  • £516
    Jun
  • £727
    Jul
  • £621
    Aug
  • £527
    Sep
  • £546
    Oct
  • £546
    Nov
  • £719
    Dec
  • £658
    Jan

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from London to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from London to Los Angeles on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from London to Los Angeles is Fri. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Tue as fares are usually the highest.

£666
£517
£368
£219
    Cheapest
  • £441
    Mon
  • £666
    Tue
  • £371
    Wed
  • £388
    Thu
  • £368
    Fri
  • £418
    Sat
  • £491
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London (LON) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as £217 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. STN to LAX on Sat, Mar 7), while Lufthansa offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £337 departing on Thu, Mar 12 and returning on Sun, Mar 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Virgin Atlantic British Airways United Airlines American Airlines Norse Atlantic Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 11 hours 24 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 48 flight per week flying from London to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Atlantic: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VS007 (11:33) British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA283 (13:43)
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Mar 7, with one-way flights priced at just £217.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Finnair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Los Angeles is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Los Angeles on February 22, 2026 with SWISS, with prices starting at £333.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (LHR-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and London is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights from London to Los Angeles

The first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Los Angeles or L.A is Hollywood, movies, and glamour. It is second to New York in terms of population and is the entertainment capital of the world. L.A also the Mecca for industries like IT, fashion, and others. As it creates numerous job opportunities, people flock here in search of jobs, too.

Situated in the state of California, this is blessed with its beautiful idyllic weather. One can say there are no bad seasons in this city. A sprawling city across a broad coastal plain, surrounded by the San Gabriel mountain range, Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean; it has many spectacular natural spots that attract many tourists.

Tip:  Climate wise any time of the year is a good time to travel to L.A but if you like the quiet and less crowded experience then travel during the months of January to March.

Getting to Los Angeles

Los Angeles has many airports, the primary one being Los Angeles International Airport. There are also other airports namely Ontario International Airport, John Wayne Airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport, and Long Beach Airport.  From London to Los Angeles, there are many airlines operatiing direct flights. Norwegian Airlines and Air New Zealand Airlines offer cheap flights to Los Angeles. London to Los Angeles flights typically take 11-12 hours. Other airlines having direct flights to Los Angeles are Lufthansa Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Delta Airlines, and many more.

Tip: Cheapest months to fly to LA are January, February, and September. Take a flyover bus once you land at the airport and use the airport bus. Choose a hotel near your places of interest so that traveling expenses are curbed and travel time is cut down.

What to see in Los Angeles?

Considering L.A has some of the world’s iconic landmarks and attractions, it would be difficult to list all of them out. Let us look at a few top things to explore there.

You can spot the hallmark Hollywood sign on top of the hills of L.A, and the Hollywood walk of fame is a sure must activity here. So, stroll around, and you can find more than 2600 stars are immortalized in pink terrazzo and gold lettering.

L.A is also home to a number of famous museums, the most famous being the Getty Centre which has exhibits covering a lot of history. There are works of artists like Monet and Van Gogh and incredible French decorative arts. Located on a hilltop, this place also provides a stunning view of the L.A city.

There are several beaches for the sea lovers as well, Venice beach being the iconoclast hotspot of California. This beach embodies the bohemian spirit of the city with skateboarders to bodybuilders all gathering here for a gala time. You must also visit the Santa Monica Pier and go on its famous Ferris wheel. This place provides a line-up of entertaining activities along with shops and restaurants sprinkled around.

You can go down the historic art district to find the beautiful creations of L.A artists, rich in its character with stylish galleries along with some of the best restaurants to grab a bite.

Universal Studios is an amusement park where kids, as well as adults, can indulge in thrilling rides and get clicked with costumed characters.

The list cannot end without mention of Griffith observatory to explore the cosmos, Disney land tour, seeing real TVs at Paramount Studio, Hollywood home tour and hiking trail along Runyon canyon which provides a sweeping view of the city.

Tip: Los Angeles film festival held in June at Regal cinemas is your chance to feel like you are at the red carpet. With free screenings and world premieres, this is an event a movie lover will never forget. Use the L.A hop on hop off buses to maximise your touring experience.

Shop and Dine in Los Angeles:

L.A is a shopping haven, and Rodeo drive is where most celebrities shop which has more than 100 world-renowned shops and hotels. The Grove is another place where you might spot stars, and it is a cheerful and impressive place with top brands having outlets here. Beverly Hills is L.A’s premier boulevard where some of the well-known designers have shops.

Tip: You could go to Chinatown if you are looking for authentic Chinese food or the Zam Zam market for delicious Pakistani meal.

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Trip.com airline insights on flights from London to Los Angeles

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from London to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from London to Los Angeles on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from London to Los Angeles is Norse Atlantic Airways, with an average fare of £346.

£230
£346
£463
£579
£695
Norse Atlantic Airways
£346
Norse Atlantic Airways
Delta Air Lines
£539
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
£590
American Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
£614
Virgin Atlantic
United Airlines
£665
United Airlines
British Airways
£695
British Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from London to Los Angeles?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from London to Los Angeles on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from London to Los Angeles is British Airways, operating 31 flights per week.

12
18
25
31
British Airways
31
British Airways
American Airlines
31
American Airlines
Alaska Airlines
30
Alaska Airlines
Finnair
30
Finnair
Iberia
30
Iberia
Aer Lingus
18
Aer Lingus

How many flights fly from London to Los Angeles each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from London to Los Angeles on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from London to Los Angeles are most frequent on Saturday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday.

230
194
157
121
Highest
157
Mon
177
Tue
159
Wed
189
Thu
220
Fri
230
Sat
201
Sun