Award flights from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW)
Award space from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, SNA) and London Gatwick (LGW) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles on LAX–LGW (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $733.50 on LAX–LGW (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 85,000 miles + $1,688.00 on LAX–LGW (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 9,500 pts + taxes not reported
- LAX–LGW · Smiles
- Lowest premium economy
- 39,000 pts + $314.80
- LAX–LGW · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $733.50
- LAX–LGW · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 85,000 pts + $1,688.00
- LAX–LGW · AAdvantage
Business class was lowest on LAX–LGW: 57,500 miles + $733.50 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 57,500 miles + $733.50 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–LGW. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $733.50, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW) on points: 9,500 miles + taxes not reported with GOL Smiles on LAX–LGW (seen on 88 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–LGW | 88 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $182.50 | LAX–LGW | 10 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $152.90 | LAX–LGW | 104 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $100.98 | LAX–LGW | 15 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–LGW | 170 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 29,200 pts + $5.60 | LAX–LGW | 31 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 31,700 pts + $24.80 | LAX–LGW | 91 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $117.80 | LAX–LGW | 97 |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $13.40 | LAX–LGW | 100 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–LGW | 27 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,500 pts + $249.00 | LAX–LGW | 48 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–LGW | 88 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $92.41 | LAX–LGW | 37 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $195.70 | LAX–LGW | 20 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 80,000 pts + $188.40 | LAX–LGW | 20 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW) on points: 39,000 points + $314.80 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LAX–LGW (seen on 10 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $314.80 | LAX–LGW | 10 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $533.50 | LAX–LGW | 143 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $242.00 | LAX–LGW | 105 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $117.80 | LAX–LGW | 55 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $22.40 | LAX–LGW | 98 |
| GOL Smiles | 65,400 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–LGW | 26 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 84,600 pts + $24.80 | LAX–LGW | 18 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 106,000 pts + $98.00 | LAX–LGW | 26 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 215,300 pts + $91.61 | LAX–LGW | 1 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW) on points: 57,500 miles + $733.50 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–LGW (seen on 91 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $733.50 | LAX–LGW | 91 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 73,820 pts + $1,520.80 | LAX–LGW | 2 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77,500 pts + $182.50 | LAX–LGW | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $44.60 | LAX–LGW | 21 |
| Etihad Guest | 87,000 pts + $77.30Mixed cabin | LAX–LGW | 3 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $22.40Mixed cabin | LAX–LGW | 101 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–LGW | 87 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 100,000 pts + $356.20 | LAX–LGW | 105 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $416.27 | LAX–LGW | 2 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LAX–LGW | 3 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,271.10 | LAX–LGW | 2 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $103.06 | LAX–LGW | 15 |
| GOL Smiles | 343,100 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–LGW | 9 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 358,500 pts + $24.80 | LAX–LGW | 17 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 433,500 pts + $107.61 | LAX–LGW | 15 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW) on points: 85,000 miles + $1,688.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–LGW (seen on 7 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $1,688.00 | LAX–LGW | 7 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $1,524.00Mixed cabin | LAX–LGW | 64 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 358,500 pts + $24.80 | LAX–LGW | 32 |
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.
Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA)
- To
- London Gatwick (LGW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) and 24 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,464–5,467 miles (8,794–8,798 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to London Gatwick (LGW)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and London Gatwick (LGW), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to London Gatwick (LGW) | 9,500 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 88 dates | 39,000 pts + $314.80Virgin Atlantic · 10 dates | 57,500 pts + $733.50AAdvantage · 91 dates | 85,000 pts + $1,688.00AAdvantage · 7 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to London Gatwick (LGW) | 22,500 pts + $238.50AAdvantage · 10 dates | 40,000 pts + $533.50AAdvantage · 8 dates | 57,500 pts + $733.50AAdvantage · 5 dates | 85,000 pts + $1,688.00AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW)
- Economy: 9,500 miles on Los Angeles (LAX) to London Gatwick (LGW) with GOL Smiles, which showed economy award space there on 88 dates.
- Premium Economy: 39,000 points + $314.80 on Los Angeles (LAX) to London Gatwick (LGW) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 10 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $733.50 on Los Angeles (LAX) to London Gatwick (LGW) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 91 dates.
- First Class: 85,000 miles + $1,688.00 on Los Angeles (LAX) to London Gatwick (LGW) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 7 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–LGW | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $183.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–LGW | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $315.50 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SNA–LGW | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $733.50 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–LGW | Lufthansa Miles & More | 73,820 pts + $1,520.80 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–LGW | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $28.40Mixed cabin | 8 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SNA–LGW | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,688.00 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–LGW | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $1,574.00Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–LGW | Delta SkyMiles | 428,500 pts + $24.90 | 2 | 2 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 21,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–LGW, which showed nonstop space there on 74 dates.
- Premium economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles + $533.50 via American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–LGW, which showed nonstop space there on 70 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 57,500 miles + $733.50 via American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–LGW, which showed nonstop space there on 73 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 291,000 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–LGW, which showed nonstop space there on 3 dates.
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $183.60 (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $319.80 (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,688.00 (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + $185.00 (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $315.50 (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $733.50 (16 dates)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $5.60 (11 dates)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Smiles | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)AAdvantage | 126,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Flying Blue | 363,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 363,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Questions about Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW)?
In business class, LAX–LGW with 57,500 miles + $733.50 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LAX–LGW with 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and London Gatwick (LGW) had award space?
LAX–LGW (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SNA–LGW (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $182.50 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 20:36 UTC for a Dec 6, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 10 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 01:07 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $733.50 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 05:27 UTC for a Jan 6, 2027 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 91 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:27 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW)?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 170 dates, premium economy 143 dates, business class 91 dates, first class 7 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 37 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 15 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 97 dates, premium economy 55 dates, business class 21 dates, first class 64 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 31 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 91 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 17 dates, first class 32 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 20 dates, business class 3 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 88 dates, premium economy 26 dates, business class 9 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 104 dates, premium economy 105 dates, business class 105 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 21,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (21,000 miles + $5.60) to $249.00 with Qantas (48,500 points + $249.00); in business class from $22.40 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $22.40 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,520.80 with Miles & More (73,820 miles + $1,520.80). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest business-class award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 9,500 miles + taxes not reported with Smiles (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,500 miles + $733.50 with AAdvantage (16 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Los Angeles to London Gatwick (LGW)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go about 361 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 21, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.