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Transatlantic · 5456 miles
Los Angeles to London Flights — LAX to LHR Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips
Searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to London? Compare departures from LAX — Los Angeles International to Heathrow (LHR). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your US West Coast to UK trip.
Which airport should you fly from?
Compare departure and arrival airports for the Los Angeles to London route.
LAX — Los Angeles
LAX — Los Angeles International
FlyAway bus and rideshare for city access. Upcoming Metro K Line.
LHR — London
Heathrow (LHR)
Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to London
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and American Airlines operate nonstop transatlantic flights LAX–LHR.
Flight duration & logistics
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to London take approximately ~10h 15m. The distance is 5456 miles. Around 10+ flights operate daily on this route.
- Flight time: ~10h 15m
- Time difference: +8h
- Daily flights: 10+
Money-saving tips for Los Angeles to London travel
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Book in advance
Book 6–10 weeks ahead for the best transatlantic fares.
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Compare airlines
Virgin Atlantic often has competitive premium economy options.
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Flexible dates
January and February offer the lowest fares.
London — your destination
Discover what awaits after your flight from Los Angeles.
Why book with Tikitikita?
- Compare fares across LAX and LHR in one search
- Flexible date grids to spot the cheapest days to fly
- Filter by nonstop, airline, or departure time
- Prices shown include taxes and surcharges
Frequently asked questions
How long LAX to LHR?
~10h 15m nonstop. Distance ~5456 miles (8780 km).
Airlines LAX–LHR?
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines daily nonstop.
Cheapest month LAX–LHR?
January, February, November.
US citizens need visa for UK?
No visa needed up to 6 months. eTA required from 2025.
Best time to book LAX–LHR?
6–10 weeks in advance.