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

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 am and lands at 9:26 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:05 pm and lands at 4:26 am.

The flight takes about 11h 21m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles takes 11h 21m, covering 14,088 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles range from C$ 817 to C$ 1,138, with an average of C$ 957 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 817 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the C$ 957 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 725 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to C$ 963 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 Heathrow Airport 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 C$ 59–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-1000 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport 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 Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• KLM
• American Airlines

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

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 703, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 68 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and 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 Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 41m.

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

• Dublin (DUB) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 21% 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 Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 941 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,032, a difference of C$ 91.

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 Heathrow Airport 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 at 13h 16m, compared with 13h 33m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 13h 56m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Los Angeles is 7 hours behind London Heathrow Airport (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, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a carry-on 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.

There are yearly art exhibitions and periodic performing arts festivals at the LAX Tom Bradley international Terminal (Terminal B), where you can enjoy some culture when flying in or out. These exhibitions spotlight the creations of local curators and artists, including the permanent works “Bell Tower” in the International Departures Hall and “Air Garden” in the Great Hall of the International Terminal.

All car hire offices are located off-site, but many providers including SIXT, Zipcar and Avis provide courtesy shuttles between their locations and airport terminals. Outside the Baggage Reclaim area on the Lower Arrivals Level, there is a purple Rental Car Shuttles sign, which is the dedicated spot for pick-ups and drop-offs.

There are ICE Currency Exchange offices in the Arrivals and Departures Halls at Tom Bradley International Terminal where you can conduct financial transactions in addition to several ATMS scattered around the airport’s public areas. ICE offices are located at International Arrivals and International Ticketing, as well as in International Departures North and International Departures South.

LAX is the premier airport serving the Greater Los Angeles area and much of Southern California, including counties such as San Bernardino, Orange and Ventura. These are home to major cities like Huntingdon Beach, Pasadena, Anaheim and Long Beach.