Experience the world's finest London cabins — private suites, fine dining, and exclusive lounges.
Private enclosed suites with closing doors and personal space
Premium champagne (Krug, Dom Perignon) and multi-course fine dining
Separate bed and seat in many first class products — sleep in a real bed
Exclusive first class lounges with a-la-carte dining and spa treatments
Pro tip: BA releases first class Avios awards 355 days out — 68,000 Avios one-way off-peak from the US is one of the best first class award values to London.
Typical price range: $4,000-$8,000 roundtrip
Prices vary by origin, season, and airline. Subscribe to Friday Flight Deals to catch sales, error fares, and split-ticket deals that can cut these prices by 30-50%.
Save by booking two separate tickets through a hub city. Business class prices from Google Flights.
| Route | Direct | Split | Saving | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → London | $6,533 | $4,239 | $2,294 (35%) | Amsterdam |
| London → Hong Kong | $4,472 | $2,957 | $1,515 (34%) | DUB |
| San Francisco → London | $4,540 | $3,057 | $1,483 (33%) | YYZ |
| London → DEL | $2,168 | $1,630 | $537 (25%) | IST |
| Los Angeles → London | $1,288 | $962 | $325 (25%) | YYZ |
British Airways First offers the most traditional first class experience with the Concorde Room lounge, multi-course dining, and turn-down bed service. American Airlines Flagship First is competitive on the 777-300ER. Virgin Atlantic Upper Class, while marketed as business, offers a first-class-like experience with the Clubhouse lounge.
First class to London costs $4,000-$8,000 roundtrip. British Airways frequently runs sales bringing prices to $3,000-$4,000. With Avios, off-peak first class costs 68,000 points one-way — transfer from Chase, Amex, or Capital One.
For London specifically, business class is often the better value. The BA Club Suite and Virgin Upper Class are excellent products, and competition from JetBlue Mint keeps prices competitive. First class is worth it for the lounge experience (Concorde Room) and if you can book with points.
We alert you to first class sales, award space releases, and error fares every week.