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Cheapest time to fly from London to Los Angeles

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration15 h and 35 mFlights between London and Los Angeles take, on average, 15 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£291Cheapest price for a flight between London and Los Angeles found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Los Angeles

Destination airportLos Angeles International AirportFor the route from London to Los Angeles

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Los Angeles

Airlines flying this routeBritish Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between London to Los Angeles

One-way average Price£982The average price for a flight London - Los Angeles at Opodo is £982, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Los Angeles when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Los Angeles

Scandinavian Airlines

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.34 USD

1 USD = 0.75 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 5,440 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Los Angeles airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)How far from city centre: 12 mi

London to Los Angeles flights

Flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) leave from three London airports:

London Gatwick (LGW)
London Heathrow (LHR)
London Stansted (STN)

The cheapest tickets start from £291.

Departing from London: airports and terminals

When departing for London Heathrow (LHR), you can reach the airport via the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station or the Elizabeth Line for a modern, cost-effective alternative. The airport currently operates four terminals: 2, 3, 4, and 5. For those flying to Los Angeles from London Gatwick (LGW), the Gatwick Express runs frequently from Victoria Station, serving both the North and South terminals. National Express coaches also provide reliable links to both major hubs from central London.

Arriving in Los Angeles: from the airport to the city

Flights from London to Los Angeles land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the primary gateway to Southern California. To reach the city centre, you can use the FlyAway bus service, which picks up passengers at every terminal and drops off at Union Station. Another efficient option is the Metro C Line (Green Line), accessible via a free shuttle from the terminals. For those preferring a private hire vehicle or taxi, the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1 serves as the dedicated pick-up point.

Car hire companies are located off-site, requiring a short ride on a designated shuttle bus from the arrivals level. The journey into downtown Los Angeles typically takes between 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Entry requirements for Los Angeles

British citizens travelling to the United States for tourism or business require a valid passport and must obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before departure. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay under the Visa Waiver Program. Upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport, you will undergo U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing, which includes digital fingerprinting and a brief interview regarding your visit.

Things to do in Los Angeles

Los Angeles offers a wealth of world-renowned attractions, from the cinematic history of Universal Studios Hollywood to the panoramic views at the Griffith Observatory. Visitors often head to the Hollywood Sign for a classic photo opportunity or explore architectural landmarks like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Broad Contemporary Art Museum. For shopping and dining, The Grove provides a curated selection of boutiques and restaurants in an open-air setting, while the coastal charms of Santa Monica and Venice Beach are just a short drive away.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Los Angeles

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Los Angeles?

When you fly from London to Los Angeles the average price is £982. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Los Angeles at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Los Angeles is 291 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Los Angeles?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Los Angeles are June, July and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Los Angeles?

The best time of the year to go to Los Angeles when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Los Angeles from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Los Angeles.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Los Angeles?

The total flight time between London and Los Angeles is of around 15 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,440.48 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Los Angeles?

The main airport route flying between London and Los Angeles is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport(LAX). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Los Angeles?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Los Angeles are:

American Airlines.
Iberia.
British Airways.

American Airlines

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Air Canada

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