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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 08:20 and lands at 19:40
• Latest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 05:20.

The flight takes about 11h 20m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London to Los Angeles:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London to Los Angeles takes 11h 20m, covering 5,449 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Los Angeles range from £440 to £614, with an average of £516 over the past 12 months. Anything below £440 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the £516 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £391 return via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared with £520 for direct.

Virgin Atlantic is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Los Angeles flights are:

• Virgin Atlantic: 93% on time
• United Airlines: 92% on time
• American Airlines: 92% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £32–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London to Los Angeles flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 38%, Evening flights for 12%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on London to Los Angeles flights:

• KLM
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from London to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £377, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from London to Los Angeles may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Los Angeles route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 41m.

One-stop flights from London to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from London to Los Angeles. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £508 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £557, a difference of £48.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between London and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic
• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 16m, compared to 13h 33m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 13h 56m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London (Pacific Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Los Angeles flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Finnair: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

For last minute arrangements, checking your email or keeping the kids connected, LAX offers free WiFi throughout all of the areas of the airport. Simply register, sign in and enjoy internet connectivity when you land or before you take off.

For expedited travel, taxis are available outside each terminal. Taxis to the Los Angeles city centre can take anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic, and generally cost around $50 (£40), depending on where you’re going in the city centre.

If you need to leave a car at LAX at any point during your stay, there are a handful of different options available. For short-term parking, the car parks assigned to each terminal are available at around $5 (£4) per hour, and long-term parking is available at the economy lots for approximately $12 (£9.50) per day. The economy lots are accessible from the terminals via a shuttle bus.

The rental car agencies serving LAX are as follows: Advantage, Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty. Prices vary by season, model and agency, so be sure to check prices when you’re booking your flight from London to Los Angeles.

If you want to stay at LON Airport hotels before you travel, then there are a few you can pick from. For example, at Heathrow Airport, you can opt for the Aerotel at Terminal 3, at Gatwick Airport there is the Sofitel in the North Terminal, whilst at Luton Airport you can stay at the Holiday Inn Express. All of these hotels are only a short walk from the terminal ahead of your flight the following day.

If you need to change your Pound Sterling to American Dollars when you land, you will find there are several exchange booths conveniently located. For example, in the Arrivals Level in Terminals 2, 5 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal, there is an ICE Currency Exchange that you can use.