27 flight deals from London (from £558)
LA from £558 return, NYC from £627 - plus Business Class deals and long-haul highlights for Premium members. Prices updated 8 May 2026.
Your weekly roundup of the best flight deals from London's airports - Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and City. Every Thursday we scan hundreds of routes so you don't have to. This week's headline deal is London to Los Angeles from just £558 return with Virgin Atlantic - a direct flight and a solid saving on typical prices. Read on for the full breakdown, and scroll down to see what our Premium members are unlocking in Business Class.
🌎 Long-Haul Highlights - This Week's Best Economy Fares
This week's deals are dominated by two of the world's most popular long-haul routes from London - Los Angeles and New York. Both routes have multiple carriers competing, which is great news for your wallet. Here are the standout economy fares worth knowing about right now.
✈️ London to Los Angeles
London → Los Angeles - £558 return with Virgin Atlantic. Usually £478-£1,088, now just £558 - saving £225 (29% off). Departs 23 Jun, returns 30 Jun (midweek). Direct, 11h 15m. At just 10.3p/mile, this is exceptional long-haul value.
London → Los Angeles - £614 return with United Airlines. Usually £478-£1,088. Departs 22 Jun, returns 29 Jun (midweek). Direct, 11h 5m. A strong alternative if the Virgin fare has sold out.
London → Los Angeles - £684 return with American Airlines. Usually £478-£927. Departs 22 May, returns 29 May (around Spring Bank Holiday - departs Friday). Direct, 11h 20m. Good option if you want to travel sooner.
London → Los Angeles - £772 return with United Airlines. Usually £478-£927. Departs 23 May, returns 30 May (weekend, around Spring Bank Holiday). Direct, 11h 5m.
✈️ London to New York
London → New York (JFK) - £627 return with American Airlines. Usually £396-£757. Departs 23 Jun, returns 30 Jun (midweek). Direct, 7h 50m. A cracking price for a summer transatlantic trip.
London → New York (JFK) - £657 return with British Airways. Usually £396-£757. Departs 24 Jun, returns 1 Jul (midweek). Direct, 8h. Earn Avios on this one - BA's Club loyalty program can add real value over time. If you want tips on stacking those Avios earnings, Smart With Points has excellent UK-focused guidance on maximising every pound you spend with British Airways.
London → New York (JFK) - £702 return with British Airways. Usually £396-£757. Departs 22 Jun, returns 29 Jun (midweek). Direct, 7h 50m. Another solid June option if the earlier dates don't work for you.
London → New York (JFK) - £789 return with American Airlines. Usually £405-£996. Departs 23 May, returns 30 May (weekend, around Spring Bank Holiday). Direct, 8h. Pricier due to the holiday timing but still within the typical range.
💡 London Airport Tip - Long-Haul to the USA
For flights to Los Angeles and New York, most direct services operate from Heathrow (LHR). This is where you'll find Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines all competing on the same routes - which is exactly why prices stay competitive. Gatwick also has some long-haul options but the bulk of USA nonstop flights run through Heathrow's Terminal 2, 3, and 5. If you're heading to the US and want a direct flight, budget extra time for Heathrow - allow at least 3 hours before departure. The Heathrow Express from Paddington takes just 15 minutes and is the fastest way in.
Thinking about using miles or points instead of cash for these transatlantic routes? Award Travel Finder tracks the best award flight redemptions daily - London to New York and LA regularly show up in Business Class for surprisingly low point totals, especially on partner airlines. Well worth checking before you pay cash.
🔒 Premium Members - What's Waiting for You This Week
This week's premium section is packed. We have 12 Business Class deals on the London to Los Angeles and London to New York routes - including a Business Class fare from £2,854 return with JetBlue on the Heathrow to JFK route (typically £2,014-£3,364). We also break down which dates offer the best Business Class value heading into summer, and share our London airport strategy for premium cabin travellers.
