United MileagePlus award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for LAX→LHR in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 328 dates). Lowest business class: 200,000 miles nonstop (nonstop business-class space on 328 dates); mixed cabin from 80,000 miles + $5.60.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 16, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 40,000 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 328 dates
- Lowest business class
- 200,000 miles + taxes vary
- nonstop business-class space on 328 dates · mixed cabin from 80,000 miles + $5.60
- Lowest first class
- 200,000 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 35 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 miles + $5.60
- premium economy space on 328 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on LAX→LHR in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 40,000 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +8 more | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN) +1 more | 5 | 328 | See dates | |
| Business | 80,000 miles + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stopNonstop from 200,000 pts | JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) +4 more | 1 | 328 | See dates | |
| First | 200,000 miles + $5.60 | 3 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 35 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 40,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 40,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 40,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $5.60 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $5.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 88,000 miles + $29.40 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 200,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 328 of 329 | 99% | |
| Premium Economy | 328 of 329 | 99% | |
| Business | 328 of 329 | 99% | |
| First | 35 of 329 | 10% |
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 (16 dates) | 50,000 (16 dates) | 88,000 (16 dates) | 295,000 (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 (30 dates) | 50,000 (30 dates) | 88,000 (30 dates) | 200,000 (9 dates) | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 120,000 (31 dates) | 395,000 (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 80,000 (31 dates)Mixed cabin | 395,000 (1 date) | |
| 40,000 (28 dates) | 50,000 (28 dates) | 88,000 (28 dates) | 200,000 (9 dates) | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 200,000 (31 dates) | 200,000 (5 dates) | |
| 40,000 (30 dates) | 50,000 (30 dates) | 200,000 (30 dates) | 395,000 (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 113,400 (31 dates) | 200,000 (31 dates) | 395,000 (1 date) | |
| 40,000 (30 dates) | 144,200 (30 dates) | 200,000 (30 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 200,000 (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 200,000 (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (8 dates) | 110,700 (8 dates) | 200,000 (8 dates) | — |
How to get MileagePlus miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
MileagePlus vs other programs from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 290,500 pts + $98.51 | — | 800,000 pts + $98.51 | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.61 | 81,554 pts + $83.51 | 80,000 pts + $75.61Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $153.30 | 40,000 pts + $242.70 | 108,000 pts + $234.60 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 45,000 pts + $25.60 | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 70,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 40,000 pts + $11.20 | 57,500 pts + $733.50 | 85,000 pts + $1,633.50 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,960 pts + $35.50 | — | 80,000 pts + $50.00 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 125,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 125,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $206.30 | — | 130,000 pts + $259.50Mixed cabin | 157,000 pts + $259.50Mixed cabin |
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 227,800 pts + taxes not reported | — | 379,000 pts + taxes not reported |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 24,300 pts + $5.60 | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $349.00 | 73,800 pts + $1,629.00 | 98,400 pts + $1,504.00 | 155,200 pts + $1,629.00 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 25,750 pts + taxes not reported | — | 77,250 pts + taxes not reported | 93,500 pts + taxes not reported |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.30 | 45,000 pts + $25.30 | — | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $100.07 | — | 190,000 pts + $102.14 | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,000 pts + $161.40Lowest | 16,500 pts + $293.80Lowest | 41,000 pts + $691.00Lowest | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.39 | — | 158,500 pts + $418.17 | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR)
How many miles do you need to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 16, 2026): economy 40,000 miles + $5.60, the lowest price in each of 12 months, with award space on 328 departure dates; premium economy 50,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 50,000 miles over 12 months and award space on 328 departure dates; business class 200,000 miles nonstop + taxes vary, with nonstop award space on 328 departure dates; first class 200,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 295,000 miles over 8 months and award space on 35 departure dates. A mixed-cabin award, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was lower in business class (80,000 miles + $5.60). Monthly lows varied in premium economy (50,000 to 144,200 miles) and first class (200,000 to 395,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 04:54 UTC for an Oct 17, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 328 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:55 UTC). In business class, 200,000 miles (nonstop). United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 328 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:55 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 80,000 miles + $5.60. Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in premium economy and business class, and in economy from 40,000 miles.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest MileagePlus award prices from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 40,000 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.