What to know about flights from London to Los Angeles?

The distance between London and Los Angeles is approximately 8,775.29 km. It takes around 11 hours 19 minutes on average to fly from London to Los Angeles. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
$403
Royal Air Maroc Royal Air Maroc LON-LAX 31h 50m · 1 stop Thu, Nov 5
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Cheapest round-trip
$494
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic LON-LAX 23h 35m · 2 stops Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14
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When to travel
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,775.29 km
Flight distance
11h 19m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from London to Los Angeles over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $403 and round-trip from $494. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from London to Los Angeles operate an average of 57 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 25.7% on-time departure rate and a 86.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for London to Los Angeles flights?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Los Angeles are Royal Air Maroc, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways, among 12 carriers on this route. Royal Air Maroc offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
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Austrian Airlines logo Austrian Airlines
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Finnair logo Finnair
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

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

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from London to Los Angeles?

The average price of one-way flights from London to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from London to Los Angeles is September, with an average price of $425; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to $1,167.

$1,167
$796
$425
$54
  • $425
    Sep
  • $628
    Oct
  • $772
    Nov
  • $889
    Dec
  • $939
    Jan
  • $728
    Feb
  • $792
    Mar
  • $1,011
    Apr
  • $812
    May
  • $782
    Jun
  • $1,167
    Jul
  • $944
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from London to Los Angeles?

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

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from London to Los Angeles are found during February, with an average price of $721. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to $1,009.

$1,009
$865
$721
$577
    Cheapest
  • $786
    Sep
  • $767
    Oct
  • $767
    Nov
  • $1,009
    Dec
  • $924
    Jan
  • $721
    Feb
  • $841
    Mar
  • $802
    Apr
  • $823
    May
  • $898
    Jun
  • $979
    Jul
  • $906
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Los Angeles (LON-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Royal Air Maroc offers one-way fares as low as $403 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. STN to LAX on Thu, Nov 5), while Virgin Atlantic offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $494 departing on Tue, Sep 8 and returning on Mon, Sep 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from London to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Virgin Atlantic British Airways American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 11 hours 19 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 89 flight per week flying from London to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Aer Lingus: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EI8983 (11:08) Iberia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- IB4238 (08:27)
  • 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 Thu, Nov 5, with one-way flights priced at just $403.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is British Airways.
    · 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.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Los Angeles is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Los Angeles on September 23, 2026 with Lufthansa, with prices starting at $472.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Ontario International Airport (ONT), and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Flights from Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (LHR-LAX) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and London is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Los Angeles is $983. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from London to Los Angeles is $901. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter London and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetblue Airways and easyJetare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Los Angeles. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.