London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 9,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Virgin Atlantic, plus taxes and fees from $328. 4 airlines fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. The two airports are 5,443 miles (8,760 km) apart. American Airlines and British Airways are in oneworld, United Airlines is in Star Alliance and Virgin Atlantic is in SkyTeam. There are also 57 ways to fly it with one stop, through Salt Lake City, Dublin and Las Vegas and more.
How many miles LHR to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Atlantic | 9,000–15,000 | $328–972 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 19,000 | $221.05–426.72 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $221.05–426.72 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 24,000 | $221.05–426.72 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn British Airways | 24,000 | $351.05–1,205.52 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 25,750 | $256.05–1,126.72 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $221.05–426.72 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $246.05–451.72 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $221.05–426.72 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $221.05–426.72 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 35,000 | $241.05–446.72 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 36,200 | $221.05–426.72 |
Business and first class prices, and 9 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LHR to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- British Airwaysoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- Virgin AtlanticSkyTeam · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book LHR to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines, British Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Virgin Atlantic
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Virgin Atlantic
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Virgin Atlantic
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Atlantic
LHR to LAX with one stop
57 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+2 - Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines the whole way+1
+3 - Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via San Diego (SAN)British Airways, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way+1
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Portland (PDX)British Airways, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Seattle (SEA)Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines the whole way+1+2
LHR to LAX: common questions
How many miles does LHR to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 9,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Virgin Atlantic, plus taxes and fees from $328. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (19,000), Finnair Plus (23,000) and Iberia Club (24,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LHR to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld), British Airways (oneworld), United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is London from Los Angeles by plane?
London (LHR) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 5,443 miles (8,760 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LHR to LAX award flights?
30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between London and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Salt Lake City (SLC), Dublin (DUB), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN) and Minneapolis (MSP). On 42 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Salt Lake City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.