London from Salt Lake City, Dec 11–16: $2,806 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $94 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
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.
We found round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to London for $1,059 per person, or $2,118 for two, all-in. That covers Dec 11–16, 2026 (5 nights) on Southwest + Icelandair, with 2 stops each way rather than nonstop. Expect cool, gray December days with highs of 45–49°F, and the best-value hotel, Moxy London Excel, is $688 for the whole stay.
The total, before you go
$2,806 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $2,118 |
| Moxy London Excel, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $688 |
| The total, before you go | $2,806 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$94 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Southwest, $140 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
$1,059 per person, round trip
$2,118 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest + Icelandair · 2 stops · 44h 55m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 3:35 PM – Sun, Dec 13, 7:30 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest + Icelandair | $1,059 | 2 stops | 44h 55m |
| F9 + EI + FR | $1,061 | 3 stops | 52h 24m |
| F9 + EI + FR | $1,066 | 3 stops | 51h 9m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 12:19 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$1,059 per person round trip, all-in, is $94 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, about 8% less. We checked 12 offers, and fares ran from $1,059 to $1,153 per person. For two, flights come to $2,118. Add Moxy London Excel at $688 and $1,900 for spending, and our sample budget is $4,706. The timing is the real draw: in December, London has its Christmas lights, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and festive markets. The weather is cool and gray, with normal highs of 45–49°F and lows near 39°F. That suits museums, theatre and pubs better than long park days. This is a city trip for people who like their holidays lit up. We found these prices on Oct 13, 2026, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a winter city break built around culture, history and food. You get mostly free museums, West End theatre, markets and a pub on every corner, plus the festive extras of December. It suits couples or a pair of friends who don't mind a long travel day. Once you're there, the pace is steady: sights by day, a show or a pub by night. There's no language barrier, and there's plenty to do indoors when it drizzles.
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 pick. It's a 4-star in Newham at $688 for the 5 nights ($138 a night), with an 8.4 review score from 2,895 reviews and free cancellation. The Manor Park Hotel, also in Newham, is the budget option: a 3-star at $541 for the stay ($108 a night) with a 7.3 score and no free cancellation. W London is the top-rated choice. It's a 5-star in Westminster Borough scoring 8.7, at $2,795 for the stay ($559 a night), and it doesn't offer free cancellation either. All three rates are room only, with no meals. If you'd rather stay close to the evening plans, look at Covent Garden / Soho for theatre, restaurants and nightlife. South Bank / Borough is the area for riverside walks, the Tate Modern and Borough Market.
Moxy London Excel
$688 for 5 nights, two guests · $138 a night
See roomsW London
$2,795 for 5 nights, two guests · $559 a night
See roomsThe Manor Park Hotel
$541 for 5 nights, two guests · $108 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
- Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
- See a West End show in a Victorian theatre.
- Graze through Borough Market on a drizzly afternoon.
- Tour the Tower of London and see the Crown Jewels.
- Ride the London Eye at dusk, when the Christmas lights come on.
- Book afternoon tea at a grand hotel.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City International (SLC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in London | London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW) |
| Flight time | 44h 55m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 4,861 miles each way |
| Time difference | +7 hours |
What 5 nights in London costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,118 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Moxy London Excel) | $688 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,900 |
| Total for two | $4,706 |
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: Salt Lake City to London
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,059 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,059 (Oct 13, 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.
- London uses the British pound (GBP) and runs 7 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
- Heads-up on the flight: it leaves Friday, Dec 11 at 3:35 PM and lands Sunday, Dec 13 at 7:30 PM, 44h 55m with 2 stops.
- Fares are all-in prices as we found them on Oct 13, 2026, and they can change.
- All three hotels are room only, and only Moxy London Excel offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $1,059 per person round trip, or $2,118 for two, all-in, on Southwest + Icelandair. That's $94 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Across 12 offers, fares ran from $1,059 to $1,153 per person.
Is it a nonstop flight?
No. The outbound has 2 stops and takes 44h 55m. It leaves Salt Lake City on Friday, Dec 11 at 3:35 PM and arrives in London on Sunday, Dec 13 at 7:30 PM.
Is 5 nights enough?
The hotels are priced for 5 nights, but with this routing you land on the evening of Sunday, Dec 13. That makes Monday, Dec 14 your first full day. Plan around Dec 14–16 for the main sights.
What is the weather like?
It'll be cool and gray. Normal highs run 45–49°F and lows are near 39°F, with mostly overcast days and some drizzle. Pack layers and a rain jacket.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport to travel to the United Kingdom. The currency is the British pound (GBP).
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget is $4,706 for two. That's $2,118 in flights, $688 for Moxy London Excel and $1,900 for spending, which works out to $190 a day per person.
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