Statistics on Los Angeles -London 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 London (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to London from Los Angeles airport is $ 796 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 680 (in february) and $ 1040 (in july), which is a saving of $ 116 or a surplus of $ 245 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $595 to $649 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to London before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -London plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 67024 airfare prices from previous years for flights to London from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 680, saving $ 116 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 796). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1040).
Flight Los Angeles -London: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 577 | $ 701 | good price |
| February | $ 579 | $ 680 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 573 | $ 699 | good price |
| April | $ 604 | $ 711 | good price |
| May | $ 623 | $ 777 | fair price |
| June | $ 827 | $ 1036 | high price |
| July | $ 903 | $ 1040 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 648 | $ 766 | good price |
| September | $ 603 | $ 703 | good price |
| October | $ 583 | $ 701 | good price |
| November | $ 625 | $ 783 | fair price |
| December | $ 702 | $ 946 | 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 Los Angeles to London
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to London range from $432 to $1190. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $433 to $487), 2% at the maximum price (from $1136 to $1190). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $595 to $649 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->London flight
There are 14 companies that serve Los Angeles from London airport: norse atlantic airways (uk), British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, Air France, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Lufthansa, SAS, United, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus and Spirit Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 67024 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 $ 56 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 $44. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $60.
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 $36. Conversely, departing from London on a saturday may cost you an additional $57.
Top prices Los Angeles -London
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → London | 11-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 487 | layover flight with SAS |
| Los Angeles → London | 04-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 546 | layover flight with SAS |
| Los Angeles → London | 08-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 493 | layover flight with SAS |
| Los Angeles → London | 08-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 545 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Los Angeles → London | 20-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 478 | layover flight with SAS |
| Los Angeles → London | 23-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 557 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Los Angeles → London | 07-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 549 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Los Angeles → London | 10-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 536 | layover flight with SAS |
| Los Angeles → London | 20-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 566 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Los Angeles → London | 05-09 to 12-09-2025 | $ 555 | direct flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
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 5 to 6 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 wednesday.
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 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 710 $, which is a saving of 86 $ 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 (332 $ 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 620 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 633), 3 to 4 months ($ 669), 4 to 5 months ($ 652), 5 to 6 months ($ 625), 6 to 7 months ($ 635), 7 to 8 months ($ 675) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 613 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 643), 3 to 4 months ($ 622), 4 to 5 months ($ 652), 5 to 6 months ($ 622), 6 to 7 months ($ 625), 7 to 8 months ($ 643), 8 to 9 months ($ 651) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 608 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 677), 2 to 3 months ($ 686), 3 to 4 months ($ 643), 4 to 5 months ($ 631), 5 to 6 months ($ 671), 6 to 7 months ($ 652), 8 to 9 months ($ 643), 9 to 10 months ($ 682) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 582 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 660), 2 to 3 months ($ 648), 3 to 4 months ($ 586), 5 to 6 months ($ 649), 6 to 7 months ($ 671), 7 to 8 months ($ 662), 8 to 9 months ($ 670) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 626 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 774), 3 to 4 months ($ 720), 4 to 5 months ($ 640), 5 to 6 months ($ 771), 7 to 8 months ($ 722), 9 to 10 months ($ 638), 10 to 11 months ($ 744) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 787 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1003), 6 to 7 months ($ 1006), 10 to 11 months ($ 813), 11 to 12 months ($ 968) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 898 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 967), 5 to 6 months ($ 1012), 7 to 8 months ($ 900), 9 to 10 months ($ 998), 10 to 11 months ($ 1001) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 691 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 694), 2 to 3 months ($ 724), 6 to 7 months ($ 713), 8 to 9 months ($ 739) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 609 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 653), 2 to 3 months ($ 648), 3 to 4 months ($ 659), 5 to 6 months ($ 691), 6 to 7 months ($ 621), 8 to 9 months ($ 618), 9 to 10 months ($ 637) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 596 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 629), 3 to 4 months ($ 603), 4 to 5 months ($ 608), 5 to 6 months ($ 671), 6 to 7 months ($ 670) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 608 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 730), 2 to 3 months ($ 683), 4 to 5 months ($ 633), 5 to 6 months ($ 627), 6 to 7 months ($ 732) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 881), 1 to 2 months ($ 833), 2 to 3 months ($ 801), 3 to 4 months ($ 734), 5 to 6 months ($ 725), 6 to 7 months ($ 774), 7 to 8 months ($ 902) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->London are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $20 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 880 $487 to $1619 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 885 $493 to $1433 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 731 $478 to $1104 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 711 $486 to $1103 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 804 $486 to $1105 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 865 $652 to $2223 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 877 $566 to $1815 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 932 $787 to $1339 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 906 $778 to $1223 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 821 $747 to $1099 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 790 $555 to $2242 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, june and july are cheaper to travel to London. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!