Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
11 hours 19 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Los Angeles is 7 hours behind London and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport start from 10:10 — the earliest with British Airways. The last departure is the 23:10 service with Virgin Atlantic. In total, there are 101 weekly services from LHR to LAX.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like spring break and summer.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Los Angeles holiday and experience this part of United States, these leading carriers fly the LHR to LAX route:
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between LHR and LAX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
To find out whether you need a visa to enter United States, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most current information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LHR to LAX.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 275 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 277 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to LAX.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central London to London Heathrow Airport takes about 1 hour and 1 minute on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reserve a hotel close to LAX if you're on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 54 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to LAX in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from LHR to LAX:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
For more choice and flexibility when planning your trip, consider arriving or departing from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). This international airport is another popular option for getting to and from Los Angeles.
Complete your Los Angeles trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Los Angeles International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Los Angeles.
