London, United Kingdom: trips from £560
Royal pageantry, world-class museums that are mostly free, West End theatre and a pub on every corner, all in a city that speaks your language.
Trips to London from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Just found · from Los AngelesWorth it, if
London
11 – 16 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- Christmas lights, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and festive markets in December
- $743 per person, $201 below the highest fare we saw
- Moxy London Excel: 8.4 from 2,895 reviews, free cancellation
£1,722 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,120 + hotel £516 + resort fee £86, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
JetBlue · with a stop · 28h 11m
The catch: The flights have one stop and add up to 28h 11m of travel time, and a checked bag is about $180 for two on top of the total.
Worth it if you want London in December for the markets, theatre and museums; skip it if a one-stop trip in the cold sounds like work.
Just found · from ChicagoWorth it, if
London
3 – 8 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- £69 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- The Cura Hotel Kensington, London, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, rated 8.3 by 319 guests
- Typical highs 46–49°F, lows near 39°F this time of year
£2,464 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,250 + hotel £1,214, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American + British Airways. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · with a stop · 13h 35m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 13h 35m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Salt Lake CityLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
London
3 – 8 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- $867 per person, $192 below the typical fare on this route
- Moxy London Stratford: 8.4 from 4,441 reviews, free cancellation
- Christmas lights, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and festive markets
£2,097 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,307 + hotel £790, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + FI + FR · with a stop · 52h 57m
The catch: The outbound has 3 stops and takes 52h 57m into STN, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you'll trade a long 3-stop flight for a Christmas-lights week in London; skip it if you need a short, simple trip.
Just found · from Las VegasWorth it, if
London
3 – 8 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- Christmas lights, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and festive markets in December
- $106 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Moxy London Stratford scores 8.4 from 4,448 reviews, with free cancellation
£2,141 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,352 + hotel £790, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
WestJet · with a stop · 39h 15m
The catch: Two stops on the way out: you leave Las Vegas at 11:50 AM Thursday and land at 12:50 PM Friday, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want London in its Christmas season and don't mind two stops; skip it if you want a quick, dry getaway.
Just found · from OmahaWorth it, if
London
3 – 8 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- Christmas lights, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and festive markets
- Delta leaves Omaha 5:38 PM, lands London 11:40 AM Friday
- Four Points Flex rated 8 from 1,335 reviews, free cancellation
£2,399 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,449 + hotel £815 + resort fee £136, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta · with a stop · 12h 2m
The catch: There's one stop and 12h 2m of travel on the way out, rain shows for Dec 4 and Dec 7, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want museums, theatre and Christmas markets and don't mind the cold; skip it if you need a nonstop or sunshine.
Just found · from Salt Lake CityWorth it, if
London
11 – 16 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- £71 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Moxy London Excel, rated 8.4 by 2,895 guests
- Free cancellation at Moxy London Excel
£2,115 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,596 + hotel £519, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest + Icelandair · with a stop · 44h 55m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 44h 55m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Kansas CityWorth it, if
London
3 – 8 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- Christmas lights, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and festive markets
- Four Points Flex scores 8 from 1,335 reviews, free cancellation
- Mostly free big museums for 46–49°F days and rainy afternoons
£3,134 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,313 + hotel £821, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
KL + U2 · with a stop · 28h 35m
The catch: The outbound takes 28h 35m with 2 stops and lands at Stansted, and a checked bag and resort fees aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want festive London and can sit through a 28h 35m trip there; skip it if you only fly nonstop.
Lowest fares to London by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | £560 | 3 |
| Atlanta | £563 | 2 |
| Chicago | £625 | 3 |
| Salt Lake City | £654 | 5 |
| Las Vegas | £676 | 2 |
| Orlando | £701 | 1 |
| Buffalo | £717 | 1 |
| Omaha | £724 | 2 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | £761 | 1 |
| Denver | £798 | 1 |
| Madison | £891 | 1 |
| Kansas City | £892 | 3 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- November, December: Christmas lights, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and festive markets
- June, July: Wimbledon in late June and early July; daylight until 9:30pm
Where to stay in London
- Covent Garden / Soho: Theatre, restaurants and nightlife within walking distance of most sights.
- South Kensington: Quiet, elegant streets next to the big museums and Hyde Park.
- Westminster / St James's: Big Ben, the Abbey and the royal parks on your doorstep.
- Shoreditch: Street art, markets and the city's most creative bars and food halls.
- South Bank / Borough: Riverside walks, the Tate Modern and Borough Market.
What to do in London
- Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- See a West End show in a Victorian theatre
- Graze through Borough Market
- Tour the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels
- Ride the London Eye at dusk
- Afternoon tea at a grand hotel
Good to know
| Airports | London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | Passport needed |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Europe/London |
| Kind of trip | city, culture, history, shopping, food |
London in pictures
Questions about London
When is the best time to visit London?
April, May, June, July, August, September and December.
Do I need a passport for London?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for London; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
What is the cheapest flight to London right now?
London from Los Angeles, 11 – 16 Dec 2026, from £560 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is London on the ground?
London is luxury by US standards: plan about £143 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.