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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Los Angeles? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.P22,163 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May, returning Sun, 20 Jul.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From P22,163, select.
Los Angeles.P22,203 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From P22,203, select.
Los Angeles.P22,221 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun, returning Fri, 18 Jul.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From P22,221, select.
Los Angeles.P22,355 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Mon, 23 Jun.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From P22,355, select.
Los Angeles.P22,644 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From P22,644, select.
Los Angeles.P22,665 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 May, returning Fri, 1 Aug.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 19 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From P22,665, select.
Los Angeles.P22,877 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Feb, returning Thu, 19 Feb.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From P22,877, select.
Los Angeles.P23,034 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Brussels Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Brussels Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From P23,034, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from P26,616
Jun
from P22,355
Jul
from P28,220
Aug
from P25,518
Sep
from P22,203
Oct
from P24,648
Nov
from P25,998
Dec
from P26,088
Jan
from P25,998
Feb
from P22,877
Mar
from P26,093
Apr
from P27,411

Direct flights from London to Los Angeles

Alternative London to Los Angeles routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP22,163
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time11 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week422

Finding cheap flights from London to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from London to Los Angeles is P22,163. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from London to Los Angeles.
Finnair, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from London to Los Angeles.
As of May 2025, there are 422 flights per week flying from London to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Los Angeles is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from London, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from P22,163.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Los Angeles on Friday, 23 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 18 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles is Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) .

Travelling from London to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • Take your pick of numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Los Angeles. Check out your options for leaving London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's major gateways.

  • Hop on a direct London to Los Angeles flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 20 minutes.

  • The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is seven hours behind London.

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 60 flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from London to Los Angeles is with Virgin Atlantic at 17:30. Choose the first LHR to LAX departure operated by British Airways at 10:10 to make the most of your arrival in Los Angeles.

  • To ensure you board your London to Los Angeles flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.

  • Flying during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Los Angeles

  • To secure cheap London to Los Angeles flights, reserve your journey two months before your departure.

  • May is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on a plane ticket from London to Los Angeles. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from London to Los Angeles is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your London to Los Angeles flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • You can catch a direct flight from London to Los Angeles taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Start your journey at LHR and end it at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • You can choose from various carriers offering direct London to Los Angeles plane tickets with departures from LHR, including:

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your London to Los Angeles flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)

    • Denver International Airport (DEN)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • Located around 26 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from London to Los Angeles? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:

  • Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • You can take a nonstop flight from London to Los Angeles leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Begin your travels at LGW and hop off the plane at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • Norse Atlantic UK offers direct London to Los Angeles plane tickets from LGW. Book your preferred window seat and reach your destination in one go.

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Los Angeles flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between London Gatwick Airport and Los Angeles:

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

  • You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to Los Angeles, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:

  • When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • You can book a ticket from London to Los Angeles with one or more stops leaving from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and Los Angeles:

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

    • Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • From the centre of London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Los Angeles flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.

Arriving in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is approximately 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel close to LAX if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Los Angeles. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Los Angeles's main sights.

  • Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Once your flight from London to Los Angeles has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

  • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from London to Los Angeles:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Van Nuys Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare offers from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.

  • Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from VNY a few weeks in advance so you can simply pick up the keys and get on your way.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • July is the most popular month for flights from London to Los Angeles. To avoid the crowds, visit Los Angeles in May.

  • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your London to Los Angeles ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap flights from London to Los Angeles around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Los Angeles

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Los Angeles right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Los Angeles:

  • Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

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