Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 25 minutes.
London is seven hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
You can choose from 100 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 12:55 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. Virgin Atlantic operates the last service of the day at 23:10.
Your LAX to LHR flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. When you're ready to kick off your London holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of United Kingdom:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 89.66% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to LHR flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and LHR:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is Rs47,392. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs123,152. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from LAX to LHR by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81.05% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LAX:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider booking a hotel close to LHR if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. For a quieter experience, head to London in February.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.