London from Los Angeles, Dec 11–16: $2,285 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 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
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.
Worth it if you don't mind a long trip to get there: $2,285 for two, all in, which covers the flights at $1,486, Moxy London Excel at $685 and $114 in fees paid at the hotel, taxes included. It runs Dec 11–16, 2026, for 5 nights, on B6 with one stop, so it's not a nonstop. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$2,285 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,486 |
| Moxy London Excel, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $685 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $114 |
| The total, before you go | $2,285 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $180 |
$201 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $45 each way per bag on JetBlue, $180 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$743 per person, round trip
$1,486 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · 1 stop · 28h 11m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 11:59 PM – Sat, Dec 12, 9:40 PM · back Wed, Dec 16, 12:10 PM – Wed, Dec 16, 6:40 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | $743 | 1 stop | 28h 11m |
| EI + FR | $772 | 1 stop | 31h 55m |
| EI + FR | $778 | 1 stop | 27h 25m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 9:42 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $743 per person, the fare is $201 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 21% under it, out of 12 offers we checked. Add the hotel and it comes to $2,285 for two, all in, before you go. The checked bag (about $180 for two) and spending money are extra. December is when London puts up its Christmas lights and opens Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and the festive markets, so that's the reason to go now. Pack for typical highs of 45–49°F and lows near 39°F, mostly overcast, with drizzle in the normals for Saturday, Dec 12. This trip is about museums, theatre and pubs, so the gray skies matter less when most of your days are spent indoors. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a winter city break: museums that are mostly free, West End theatre, markets and a pub on every corner, all in a city that speaks your language. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk and duck inside to warm up. The pace is easy, with a few big sights a day and long dinners. Kids and beach plans don't come into it.
Weather in London, Dec 11–16
Typical highs 45–49°F, lows near 39°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11 | 46 °F | 37 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 48 °F | 42 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 45 °F | 39 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Dec 14 | 46 °F | 37 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Dec 15 | 48 °F | 39 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Dec 16 | 49 °F | 39 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in London
Moxy London Excel is the best value and the hotel counted in the total: $685 for the 5 nights ($137 a night) plus $114 paid at the hotel. It scores 8.4 from 2,895 reviews and sits in Newham, east of the center. Radisson Blu Hotel, London Mercer Street is the top-rated pick at 8.6 from 3,465 reviews, listed in Camden. It costs $2,759 for the stay ($552 a night) plus $414 at the hotel. Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East scores 8.0 from 1,335 reviews and costs $945 ($189 a night) plus $157 at the hotel. The room is a windowless twin, and it puts you near Shoreditch, which is good for street art, markets and food halls. All three are room only with free cancellation. If you'd rather stay among theatres and restaurants, look at Covent Garden / Soho.
Moxy London Excel
$685 for 5 nights, two guests · $137 a night
See roomsRadisson Blu Hotel, London Mercer Street
$2,759 for 5 nights, two guests · $552 a night
See roomsFour Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East
$945 for 5 nights, two guests · $189 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 the Christmas lights and festive markets, then spend an evening at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
- See a West End show in a Victorian theatre
- Graze through Borough Market for lunch, then follow the riverside walk along the South Bank
- Tour the Tower of London and see the Crown Jewels
- Ride the London Eye at dusk
- Book afternoon tea at a grand hotel on the gray day
Also worth it
- Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Long Beach (LGB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in London | London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW) |
| Flight time | 28h 11m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 5,440 miles each way |
| Time difference | +8 hours |
What 5 nights in London costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,486 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Moxy London Excel) | $685 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,900 |
| Total for two | $4,071 |
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: Los Angeles to London
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $743 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $743 (Oct 15, 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'll need a passport for the United Kingdom.
- The currency is the British pound (GBP), and London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- The outbound leaves LAX Friday, Dec 11 at 11:59 PM and lands at Heathrow (LHR) Saturday, Dec 12 at 9:40 PM.
- The return leaves Wednesday, Dec 16 at 12:10 PM and lands at 6:40 PM the same day, with 28h 11m of travel across both directions.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation; a checked bag is not in the fare.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you want London dressed for Christmas and don't mind one stop. The fare is $743 per person, $201 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. The weather will be cold and gray, with typical highs of 45–49°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,285 for two, all in: $1,486 for the flights, $685 for 5 nights at Moxy London Excel and $114 in fees paid at the hotel, taxes included. A checked bag runs about $180 for two, and spending money is extra.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You'll need a passport to fly to London.
Is 5 nights enough?
You land at 9:40 PM on Saturday, Dec 12, and fly home at 12:10 PM on Wednesday, Dec 16. That gives you Sunday through Tuesday as full days, plus Wednesday morning. It's enough for the big sights, a show and the markets if you pick your days well.
What is the weather like?
Expect typical highs of 45–49°F and lows near 39°F, mostly overcast, with drizzle in the normals for Dec 12. Bring a warm coat and plan some indoor time for museums and afternoon tea.
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