Los Angeles International to London Heathrow
5443 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 11h 21m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $578 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $578). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Los Angeles International
Los Angeles International spreads across nine terminals arranged in a U around the central hub, with the inter-terminal LAX-it shuttle and the new Automated People Mover (opening late 2026) connecting them. Metro Rail does not yet enter the airport directly — the K Line shuttle and FlyAway bus to Union Station are the rail-adjacent options. American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all run major operations here; international long-haul fills T2 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow is 24 km west of central London — the deepest transatlantic hub from anywhere on the US East Coast. The Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express both reach Paddington (15 minutes Express, 30 minutes Elizabeth) for £25 and £13.30 respectively. US carriers (American, Delta, United, JetBlue) and BA dominate the corridor. Cheapest fares from US East Coast: late January and February; peak demand is June–August.
Who flies LAX to LHR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 11h 21m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 11h 21m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 11h 21m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 11h 21m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 11h 21m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAX→LHR
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Los Angeles to London FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) take approximately 11h 21m for the 5443-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $440. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
5 carriers operate direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR): American Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required for US passport holders from 2025 — apply online, £10. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
London Heathrow (LHR) is the primary international airport for London. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.