Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to London (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to London from Los Angeles airport is $ 761 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 658 (in october) and $ 992 (in july), which is a saving of $ 103 or a surplus of $ 231 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $577 to $630 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday 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 London 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 Los Angeles -London plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 65288 airfare prices from previous years for flights to London from Los Angeles 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 october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 658, saving $ 103 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 761). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 992).

Flight Los Angeles -London: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 575 $ 687 good price
February$ 563 $ 663 good price
March$ 573 $ 681 good price
April$ 589 $ 694 good price
May$ 593 $ 715 good price
June$ 794 $ 939 high price
July$ 843 $ 992 very high price
August$ 631 $ 747 fair price
September$ 581 $ 685 good price
October$ 550 $ 658 very good price
November$ 584 $ 752 fair price
December$ 700 $ 915 high 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 Los Angeles to London

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to London range from $420 to $1154. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $420 to $473), 2% at the maximum price (from $1102 to $1154). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $577 to $630 (21% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->London flight

There are 16 companies that serve Los Angeles from London airport: norse atlantic airways (uk), British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, American Airlines, Air France, Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, SAS, United, Spirit Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, WestJet and Alaska Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 65288 flights analyzed in previous years, norse atlantic airways (uk) was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->London route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Los Angeles -London flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 48 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -London 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 $46. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $61.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from London to Los Angeles departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $31. Conversely, departing from London on a saturday may cost you an additional $57.


Top prices Los Angeles -London

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → London24-01 to 29-01-2025$ 534 
Los Angeles → London09-02 to 25-02-2025$ 567 
Los Angeles → London05-04 to 12-04-2025$ 564 
Los Angeles → London04-05 to 22-05-2025$ 490 
Los Angeles → London03-09 to 12-09-2025$ 518 
Los Angeles → London12-09 to 26-09-2025$ 532 
Los Angeles → London14-09 to 28-09-2025$ 539 
Los Angeles → London03-10 to 17-10-2025$ 519 
Los Angeles → London05-10 to 19-10-2025$ 506 
Los Angeles → London08-10 to 17-10-2025$ 538 


When to book your flight Los Angeles - London to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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 Los Angeles -London 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 Los Angeles to London, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 695 $, which is a saving of 66 $ 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 (318 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles to London 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 607 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 682), 2 to 3 months ($ 669), 3 to 4 months ($ 651), 4 to 5 months ($ 633), 6 to 7 months ($ 616), 7 to 8 months ($ 655)

February

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 604 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 624), 2 to 3 months ($ 634), 3 to 4 months ($ 645), 4 to 5 months ($ 634), 6 to 7 months ($ 607), 7 to 8 months ($ 624), 8 to 9 months ($ 632)

March

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 590 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 657), 2 to 3 months ($ 666), 3 to 4 months ($ 659), 4 to 5 months ($ 657), 5 to 6 months ($ 656), 6 to 7 months ($ 633), 8 to 9 months ($ 624), 9 to 10 months ($ 661)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 569 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 640), 2 to 3 months ($ 629), 4 to 5 months ($ 637), 5 to 6 months ($ 681), 6 to 7 months ($ 656), 7 to 8 months ($ 642), 8 to 9 months ($ 650)

May

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 608 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 699), 4 to 5 months ($ 621), 7 to 8 months ($ 688), 9 to 10 months ($ 619)

June

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 764 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 921), 10 to 11 months ($ 789), 11 to 12 months ($ 939)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 850 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 977), 5 to 6 months ($ 982), 6 to 7 months ($ 871), 7 to 8 months ($ 877), 9 to 10 months ($ 936), 10 to 11 months ($ 972)

August

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 671 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 675), 2 to 3 months ($ 687), 5 to 6 months ($ 746), 6 to 7 months ($ 692)

September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 591 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 634), 2 to 3 months ($ 624), 3 to 4 months ($ 612), 5 to 6 months ($ 671), 6 to 7 months ($ 603), 8 to 9 months ($ 599), 9 to 10 months ($ 644)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 578 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 610), 3 to 4 months ($ 584), 4 to 5 months ($ 595), 6 to 7 months ($ 648), 7 to 8 months ($ 625), 8 to 9 months ($ 647), 9 to 10 months ($ 610)

November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 590 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 715), 2 to 3 months ($ 662), 4 to 5 months ($ 618), 5 to 6 months ($ 641)

December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 683 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 877), 1 to 2 months ($ 841), 2 to 3 months ($ 787), 3 to 4 months ($ 713), 5 to 6 months ($ 703), 6 to 7 months ($ 752), 7 to 8 months ($ 875)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->London are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $17 more.



Los Angeles to London: 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
December 2024$ 1305
$985 to $1611
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January 2025$ 858
$534 to $1275
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February 2025$ 682
$534 to $799
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March 2025$ 767
$595 to $1088
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April 2025$ 787
$564 to $1102
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May 2025$ 691
$490 to $915
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June 2025$ 791
$591 to $1226
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July 2025$ 899
$691 to $1178
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August 2025$ 767
$594 to $1312
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September 2025$ 702
$501 to $960
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October 2025$ 676
$492 to $1105
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November 2025$ 713
$644 to $858
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july and november are cheaper to travel to London. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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