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London Los Angeles

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Fri, 10 May LHR - LAX

Sat, 11 May LAX - LHR

£12177 £12057

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Tue, 28 May LGW - LAX

£98 £96

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London Los Angeles

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Fri, 03 May LGW - LAX

Sat, 04 May LAX - LGW

£227 £222

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London Los Angeles

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Tue, 30 Apr LGW - LAX

Wed, 01 May LAX - LGW

£450 £441

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London Los Angeles

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Mon, 13 May LGW - LAX

Fri, 17 May LAX - LGW

£487 £477

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London Los Angeles

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Sat, 18 May LHR - LAX

Wed, 22 May LAX - LHR

£538 £532

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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket

51% Trains in Los Angeles are 51% cheaper than in London.

London £2.85

Los Angeles £1.41

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

10% The average meal is 10% more expensive in Los Angeles than in London.

London £19

Los Angeles £20.1

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

38% A taxi fare in Los Angeles is 38% cheaper than in London.

London £4

Los Angeles £2.49

Coffee Regular cappuccino

20% Coffee is 20% more expensive in Los Angeles than in London.

London £3.6

Los Angeles £4.3

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.25 USD

1 USD = 0.81 GBP

Last checked on 25 April 2024

Distance: 5441 miles

London airports

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Los Angeles airports

Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX) How far from city centre: 12 miles

Citicorp (JCX) How far from city centre: 1 miles

Van Nuys (VNY) How far from city centre: 18 miles

Whiteman (WHP) How far from city centre: 17 miles

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Useful information for the flight from London to Los Angeles

How long is the London flight to Los Angeles?

Unlike domestic flights in the UK, the typical direct flight duration from London to Los Angeles is around 11 to 12 hours.

What documentation do I need to fly to Los Angeles from London?

British citizens don't need a visa, but it’s necessary to complete an online ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) application with the US Department of Homeland Security.

Is there a time change from London to Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is eight hours behind London, except for short periods of a few days when Daylight Savings Time begins and ends on different dates from the UK.

How early should I arrive at the airport?

Always plan to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight departure time to avoid missing your flight due to unforeseen delays such as traffic jams.

Which airlines fly from London to Los Angeles?

The following airlines operate direct flights between London and Los Angeles. The flight path is westwards across the Atlantic Ocean and the United States to the Pacific Ocean coast.

How to find cheap flights from London to Los Angeles

To find the best deals and most economical airfares to Los Angeles, simply perform a search on our website’s search engine. You can immediately see a list of results starting with the lowest prices available so you can know when is the cheapest time to go, prices for one-way and round trips, times of departures and arrivals, and much more. You can also filter the results to only display flights that comply with your particular requirements, such as direct-only flights or certain airline names. You can also select which airport names from which any potential flights should leave from or fly to.

When is the best time to fly from London to Los Angeles?

December is a great time for holidays or city breaks in Los Angeles. It's the perfect time to escape the dark and dismal British winter as it’s when Los Angeles is sunny and warm without being uncomfortably hot.

Airports in London

Useful information about London Heathrow Airport

One the world’s busiest airports, London Heathrow Airport is located around 14 miles west of the city centre. The airport has five terminals, four of which are operational (Terminal 1 has closed permanently) and each terminal offers many refreshments areas, free WiFi and more. Several options are available for travelling to the airport from London.

London Underground (Metro): The Piccadilly Line goes as far as the airport. The journey time is under an hour and services are frequent. The airport has three London Underground (Tube) station, one which serves terminals 2 and 3, one at terminal 4 and another serving terminal 5. The standard fare is £6.
Bus: Regular bus services are operated from Victoria Coach Station To Heathrow Airport’s Central Bus Station. The journey time is around 45 minutes to one hour and costs £6.
Train: Train services on the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station cost between £22 - £25 depending on the time of day, and the journey time is only 15 minutes.
Taxi: Taxis to the airport from central London, take around one hour and fares vary between £45 and £75.

Useful information about London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick is London’s second largest airport and is located 25 miles south of London in West Sussex. Like Heathrow it has modern passenger facilities, and travel options to the airport from London include:

Train: Trains operate from London Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport. The journey time is around 45 minutes and fares start from £8.
Taxi: A taxi from London to Gatwick Airport takes around 45 minutes and costs around £50.

Airports in Los Angeles

Useful information about Los Angeles Airport

Los Angeles Airport boasts excellent passenger facilities including restaurants, shops, bars and even an aviation museum. Travel options to the city from the airport include:

Metro: Metro services to various city locations are inexpensive and start from $1.50
Bus: The FlyAway Shuttle Bus also operates from the airport to various downtown location. Ticket prices are around $10 and the journey takes around one hour depending on traffic conditions.
Taxi: A taxi from the airport to downtown areas will take around one hour and cost around $65.

What to do and visit in Los Angeles

Take a trip to Disneyland, the construction of which was supervised by Walt Disney himself. Ever expanding, the resort is home to many attractions based on the Disney universe. From classics such as Mickey Mouse to new additions such as Frozen, children will find their favourites here.
Visit Universal Studios, a theme park celebrating the studios most famous films and TV shows. With rides and other attractions, the little ones will never want to leave.
See the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The greatest actors, producers and directors have their name here. Can you find your favourite?
Wine and dine at Sunset Boulevard. One of the most famous streets in the world, Sunset Boulevard stretches from Downton LA to the Pacific Coast Highway for a total 35km. Best to get in a car for this one!

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Los Angeles

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

If I want to book flights from London to Los Angeles at eDreams, how can I find them?

Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £96 for the route London - Los Angeles. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.

Is Los Angeles more expensive than London to visit?

Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Los Angeles costs an average of 2.49 GBP pounds, 38% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.00 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 51% less in Los Angeles: 1.41 GBP pounds against 2.85 GBP pounds in London. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 20.10 GBP euros in Los Angeles, 6% more than the 19.00 GBP euros in London. The price of a coffee is approximately 19% more expensive in Los Angeles, with an average of 4.30 GBP euros, while in London the coffee costs 3.60 GBP.

What would be the best time to book a flight from London to Los Angeles?

The most popular months to book from London to Los Angeles are May, June and January.

When would be the best time to travel from London to Los Angeles?

The best time of the year to visit Los Angeles from London really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to Los Angeles from London in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and June. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, February and March are the months with fewer searches for London - Los Angeles.

What is the duration of a flight from London to Los Angeles?

Flight duration from London to Los Angeles is around 11:28 hours on average, at an average distance of 8,888 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

What is the weather like in Los Angeles compared to London?

The average temperature in London is 29.01 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 9.0 mm ,Los Angeles's temperatures reach 36.22 during the hot season, with 3.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 1.09 degrees in Los Angeles, compared to the -3.09 average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Los Angeles have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.

From which airports is it possible to fly from London to Los Angeles?

The main route from London to Los Angeles is: Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX). The following airlines fly this route:

Virgin Atlantic.
Iberia.
Delta Air Lines.
You can also find London - Los Angeles flights between Gatwick (LGW) to Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX) which are flown by the following airline(s): Marabu Airlines.

The airlines that fly indirectly from London to Los Angeles are: