London from Kansas City, Dec 3–8: $4,158 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 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
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.
Worth it if you want London at Christmas and don't mind a long trip to get there. The two of you pay $4,158: the flights at $3,069 plus Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East at $1,089, taxes and fees included, for Dec 3–8, 2026, 5 nights. You fly KL + U2, not nonstop: the outbound has 2 stops and takes 28h 35m.
The total, before you go
$4,158 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $3,069 |
| Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,089 |
| The total, before you go | $4,158 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on KLM, $160 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$1,535 per person, round trip
$3,069 for two, taxes and fees included · KL + U2 · 2 stops · 28h 35m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 2:16 PM – Fri, Dec 4, 11:45 AM · back Tue, Dec 8, 9:50 AM – Tue, Dec 8, 4:56 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL + U2 | $1,535 | 2 stops | 28h 35m |
| KL + U2 | $1,535 | 2 stops | 28h 46m |
| KL + U2 | $1,535 | 2 stops | 29h 8m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 2:47 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
It's $4,158 for two, all in: $3,069 for the flights ($1,535 per person) and $1,089 for 5 nights at the Shoreditch East hotel, taxes and fees included when we checked. A checked bag, resort fees and spending money aren't in that number. We'd set aside $1,900 for spending, which makes $6,059 in all. December is when London puts up its Christmas lights and opens Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and the festive markets. For these dates, typical highs run 46–49°F with lows near 39°F, and the weather normals show rain on Dec 4 and Dec 7, so save museums, theater and pubs for the wet days. A heads-up on price: over the past 30 days we saw this route as low as $1,184 per person, so $1,535 isn't the lowest fare we've found. Prices change, and we can't promise this one will hold.
The kind of trip this is
This is a winter city break built on culture, history, food and shopping. It suits a couple or two friends who like long walking days broken up by warm indoor stops: museums, a West End show, a market lunch, a pub. The pace is as full as you want it. With 5 nights and early dark in December, plan one or two big sights a day and leave your evenings for the lights.
Weather in London, Dec 3–8
Typical highs 46–49°F, lows near 39°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | 47 °F | 36 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 46 °F | 39 °F | Rain |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 48 °F | 40 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 46 °F | 39 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Dec 7 | 49 °F | 38 °F | Rain |
| Tue, Dec 8 | 47 °F | 40 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in London
Our best-value pick is Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East: $1,089 for the stay ($218 a night) for an Efficient Double Room, scored 8 from 1,335 reviews. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation, and it puts you near Shoreditch, with its street art, markets, creative bars and food halls. The top-rated option is The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London, at $2,477 ($495 a night), scored 8.6 from 4,517 reviews. It's in Westminster / St James's, so Big Ben, the Abbey and the royal parks are on your doorstep. The budget choice is Hilton London Olympia, at $1,007 ($201 a night) in Kensington and Chelsea, scored 7.4 from 3,993 reviews. All three are room only, and neither of the last two offers free cancellation.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East
$1,089 for 5 nights, two guests · $218 a night
See roomsThe Royal Horseguards Hotel, London
$2,477 for 5 nights, two guests · $495 a night
See roomsHilton London Olympia
$1,007 for 5 nights, two guests · $201 a night
See roomsAll hotels in London for these dates
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Where 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
- Walk Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland and the festive markets under the Christmas lights
- See a West End show in a Victorian theatre on a rainy evening
- Graze through Borough Market, then take the South Bank riverside walk to the Tate Modern
- Tour the Tower of London and see the Crown Jewels
- Ride the London Eye at dusk, when the city lights come on
- Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, then have afternoon tea at a grand hotel
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Kansas City | Kansas City International (MCI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in London | London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW) |
| Flight time | 28h 35m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 4,343 miles each way |
| Time difference | +6 hours |
What 5 nights in London costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $3,070 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East) | $1,089 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,900 |
| Total for two | $6,059 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Kansas City to London
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,535 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,184 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers from the United States need a valid passport for London; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: British pound (GBP).
- Christmas lights, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and festive markets
- You need a passport for this trip.
- The currency is the British pound (GBP), and London is 6 hours ahead of Kansas City.
- This fare flies from Kansas City International (MCI) into London Stansted (STN), 4,343 miles away.
- The outbound leaves Thursday, Dec 3 at 2:16 PM and lands Friday, Dec 4 at 11:45 AM. The return leaves Tuesday, Dec 8 at 9:50 AM and lands at 4:56 PM.
- Only Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East offers free cancellation, and all three hotels are room only.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if Christmas in London is the point and a long trip there doesn't bother you. The outbound has 2 stops and takes 28h 35m. If you'd rather fly nonstop, or you're waiting for something closer to the $1,184 per person we saw in the past 30 days, hold off.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $4,158, all in: $3,069 for the flights and $1,089 for 5 nights at Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, resort fees and spending money aren't in it. We'd budget $1,900 for spending, $6,059 in all.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. London requires a passport, so check yours before you book the flights.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 46–49°F with lows near 39°F. The weather normals show overcast skies most days, rain on Dec 4 and Dec 7, and drizzle on Dec 8. Pack layers and a rain jacket.
Is 5 nights enough?
It's enough for the big ones: the Tower of London, Borough Market, a West End show, the London Eye and the festive markets. Keep in mind that you land Friday, Dec 4 at 11:45 AM and fly home Tuesday, Dec 8 at 9:50 AM.
Which airline is it?
It's KL + U2, priced at $1,535 per person. The outbound leaves Kansas City at 2:16 PM on Thursday, Dec 3, makes 2 stops and lands at London Stansted (STN).
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