Los Angeles to Londonaward flights
Compare 18 loyalty programs for Los Angeles to London award flights, with economy seats from 9,000 points.
Route snapshot
Los Angeles to London is a transatlantic route with nonstop award seats on four carriers, including Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines. Award pricing spans 18 programs, and the cheapest economy award is 9,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, on a nonstop. Where you book matters as much as what you fly: the same seat can carry very different prices from one program to the next. The tables below compare LAX–LHR pricing across all 18 programs.
- Route
- LAX to LHR
- Direct service
- 9387 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 34
- Best economy price
- From 9,000 pts
- Best premium economy price
- From 16,500 pts
- Best business price
- From 57,500 pts
- Best first class price
- From 70,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Premium economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Virgin AtlanticVS | 9,000Lowest | 16,500Lowest | 82,000pts | Not available |
 American AirlinesAA | 9,500pts | 43,000pts | 57,500Lowest | Not available |
 Air CanadaAC | 9,500pts | 59,300pts | 70,000pts | Not available |
 Air FranceAF | 9,500pts | 40,000pts | 124,500pts | Not available |
 ITA AirwaysAZ | 9,500pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 British AirwaysBA | 9,500pts | 40,000pts | 57,500Lowest | 85,000Lowest |
 IberiaIB | 9,500pts | 40,000pts | Not available | Not available |
 KLMKL | 9,500pts | 40,000pts | 124,500pts | Not available |
 DeltaDL | 16,500pts | Not available | Not available | 85,000Lowest |
 TAP Air PortugalTP | 19,000pts | Not available | 145,000pts | Not available |
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Los Angeles and London price cheapest over the next year.
| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 9,500 |
| Nov 2026 | 9,000 |
| Dec 2026 | 9,000 |
| Jan 2027 | 9,000 |
| Feb 2027 | 9,000 |
| Mar 2027 | 9,000 |
| Apr 2027 | 9,000 |
| May 2027 | 9,000 |
| Jun 2027 | 9,000 |
| Jul 2027 | 9,500 |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
Airlines with award seats on this route
19 airlines with award seats between Los Angeles and London, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAir CanadaAC
AeromexicoAM
Alaska AirlinesAS
AviancaAV
FinnairAY
JetBlueB6British AirwaysBADeltaDL
EmiratesEK
Etihad AirwaysEYIberiaIB
LufthansaLH
Qatar AirwaysQR
Scandinavian AirlinesSK
Turkish AirlinesTKTAP Air PortugalTP
United AirlinesUAVirgin AtlanticVSRoute guide
Quick facts and tips for booking Los Angeles to London with points.
- 5,440 miles
- ~11h 25m flight
- +8h time difference
- Data Oct 2026 – Aug 2027
About this route
Los Angeles to London is served by American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and 31 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 18 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 9,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Los Angeles–London Flights
Flying Los Angeles to London covers about 5,440 miles, linking Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with London Heathrow Airport (LHR); a nonstop takes roughly 11h25, with winds moving it either way. Nonstop award space in the data comes from Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, British Airways, and United Airlines. Aircraft logged on those nonstops include the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777-300ER. Only about 9% of the award options in the data are nonstop, so most results connect.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Settle the cabin before the program: on a long-haul trip like Los Angeles–London, it moves the price most. Here the lowest economy price is also the quickest trip: a Virgin Atlantic nonstop booked through the airline's own program. That seat adds about $163 in taxes and fees, well above the route's typical economy taxes, so weigh points and cash together before booking. Measured against economy, premium economy is about 1.8 times the points and business about 6 times.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club wins economy at 9,000 points and premium economy at 16,500, both on Virgin Atlantic nonstops. American AAdvantage takes business class at 57,500 points on a British Airways nonstop. Alaska Atmos Rewards lists first class from 70,000 points, but the fare connects, which usually means first on one leg only; read every segment. Among the remaining 15 programs, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, and GOL Smiles are good places to cross-check.
Airlines & Routing Options
On points, Los Angeles–London has nonstop seats from Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam), American Airlines (oneworld), British Airways (oneworld), and United Airlines (Star Alliance), which puts partner programs from all three alliances in play for a nonstop. Off the nonstop, the cheaper connecting awards in the data route through Rome, Paris, and Montreal. American AAdvantage sets the business-class floor as a oneworld partner, selling the British Airways nonstop at its own rates.
Route Information
Distance ~5,440 miles; nonstop flying time ~11h25 (estimate). Local time in London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles (7 for a few weeks around the spring and autumn clock changes). Data covers October 2026–August 2027, with calendar prices for ten months. Counting well-covered months only, November 2026–January 2027 are among the cheapest, at 9,000 points, while July 2027 (9,500) runs higher.
Alternative Airports & Routes
Into London, Gatwick (LGW) comes in only slightly higher at 9,500 points in economy against the 9,000-point floor, making it a sensible check when Heathrow awards dry up. Boston to London is tracked too, from 6,000 points at last check. Check airport codes before transferring points: Los Angeles awards can also leave from Burbank (BUR), Ontario (ONT), or Orange County (SNA), and London awards can also land at London City (LCY), Luton (LTN), or Stansted (STN).
Booking tips for this route
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Los Angeles to London route.