Statistics on London-Los Angeles flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Los Angeles (from: London)
The average price to go to Los Angeles from London airport is $ 603 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 518 (in february) and $ 882 (in august), which is a saving of $ 86 or a surplus of $ 279 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $486 to $540 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Los Angeles before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Los Angeles plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61325 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Los Angeles from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 518, saving $ 86 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 603). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 882).
Flight London-Los Angeles : when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 470 | $ 536 | good price |
| February | $ 472 | $ 518 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 469 | $ 531 | good price |
| April | $ 492 | $ 564 | good price |
| May | $ 493 | $ 542 | good price |
| June | $ 574 | $ 635 | fair price |
| July | $ 608 | $ 695 | fair price |
| August | $ 758 | $ 882 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 514 | $ 555 | good price |
| October | $ 515 | $ 593 | good price |
| November | $ 473 | $ 533 | good price |
| December | $ 501 | $ 659 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Los Angeles
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Los Angeles range from $378 to $1025. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $378 to $432), 1% at the maximum price (from $971 to $1025). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $486 to $540 (30% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Los Angeles flight
There are 14 companies that serve London from Los Angeles airport: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Finnair, norse atlantic airways (uk), Ita Airways, KLM, Ryanair, WestJet, Air France, Brussels Airlines, SAS, American Airlines and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 61325 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the London->Los Angeles route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Los Angeles flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 127 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Los Angeles flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $52. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $88.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Los Angeles to London departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $43. Conversely, departing from Los Angeles on a saturday may cost you an additional $106.
Top prices London-Los Angeles
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Los Angeles | 04-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 408 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Los Angeles | 05-09 to 20-09-2024 | $ 470 | direct flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Los Angeles | 06-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 414 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Los Angeles | 07-09 to 18-09-2024 | $ 462 | direct flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Los Angeles | 08-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 426 | direct flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Los Angeles | 15-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 484 | direct flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Los Angeles | 17-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 462 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Los Angeles | 18-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 456 | direct flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Los Angeles | 02-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 470 | direct flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Los Angeles | 13-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 477 | direct flight with Brussels Airlines |
When to book your flight London - Los Angeles to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Los Angeles flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Los Angeles , it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 526 $, which is a saving of 77 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (146 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Los Angeles flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 438 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 489), 2 to 3 months ($ 518), 3 to 4 months ($ 470), 5 to 6 months ($ 493) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 446 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 506), 2 to 3 months ($ 476), 3 to 4 months ($ 517), 4 to 5 months ($ 461), 6 to 7 months ($ 502) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 451 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 520), 3 to 4 months ($ 478), 4 to 5 months ($ 517), 5 to 6 months ($ 487), 7 to 8 months ($ 504) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 478 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 543), 4 to 5 months ($ 524), 6 to 7 months ($ 540), 8 to 9 months ($ 519) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 474 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 528), 5 to 6 months ($ 527), 8 to 9 months ($ 478), 9 to 10 months ($ 520), 10 to 11 months ($ 527) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 507 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 632), 6 to 7 months ($ 627), 8 to 9 months ($ 536), 10 to 11 months ($ 630) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 567 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 665), 8 to 9 months ($ 685), 10 to 11 months ($ 584) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 767 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 791), 9 to 10 months ($ 817), 10 to 11 months ($ 822), 11 to 12 months ($ 830) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 522 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 531), 8 to 9 months ($ 531), 9 to 10 months ($ 523), 10 to 11 months ($ 546) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 468 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 539), 9 to 10 months ($ 585), 10 to 11 months ($ 567) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 436 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 532), 1 to 2 months ($ 456), 3 to 4 months ($ 497) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 481 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 524), 2 to 3 months ($ 501), 4 to 5 months ($ 543) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for London->Los Angeles are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $6 more.
London to Los Angeles : flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 613 $517 to $1027 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 581 $531 to $694 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 637 $538 to $802 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 931 $707 to $1156 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 506 $408 to $592 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 578 $470 to $691 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 559 $486 to $712 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 628 $486 to $840 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 556 $477 to $682 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 543 $486 to $676 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 578 $485 to $1146 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1046 $511 to $1730 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, september, october and december are cheaper to travel to Los Angeles . So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!