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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to London Gatwick

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to London Gatwick? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.$542 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Fri, 26 Sep.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $542, select.
London.$588 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Thu, 23 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $588, select.
London.$599 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $599, select.
London.$603 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $603, select.
London.$611 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $611, select.
London.$612 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.
London.$624 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.
London.$624 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $1,351
Jul
from $976
Aug
from $624
Sep
from $542
Oct
from $588
Nov
from $845
Dec
from $980
Jan
from $929
Feb
from $957
Mar
from $1,023
Apr
from $1,136
May
from $1,180
Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:June

Direct flights from Los Angeles International to London Gatwick

Los Angeles International to London Gatwick: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Gatwick.

Los Angeles to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$542
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time10 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineNorse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to London Gatwick: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to London Gatwick is $542. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to London Gatwick.
Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and APG Distribution System fly direct from Los Angeles International to London Gatwick.
As of June 2025, there are 12 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to London Gatwick.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to London Gatwick is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Gatwick but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, TAP Air Portugal and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) offer the cheapest flight tickets to London Gatwick.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Your LAX to LGW flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Getting to London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is easy with Norse Atlantic UK. This popular carrier has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

  • Norse Atlantic UK has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LAX and LGW include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Vancouver International Airport

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • $201 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start from $542. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Score cheap tickets from LAX to LGW by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from LAX to LGW is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.

  • Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LAX:

Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • If you're getting in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near LGW:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your departure date.

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

  • London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.

  • The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from LAX to LGW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to London

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