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Flights from London to Los Angeles
There are no direct flights from London to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary, about 8h 40m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 8h 40m
London to Los Angeles at a glance
Fastest journey8h 40mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary
Best ways to fly from London to Los Angeles
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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YXU Calgary (YYC) LAX
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: WestJet
Sun06:30 YXU08:24 YYC1h 36m connection10:00 YYC12:10 LAXWestJet
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,338 km2,073 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 40mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hLos Angeles vs London
- Currency in Los Angeles
- USD
- Airports
- YXU → LAX, SNA, BUR
Flights from London to Los Angeles: questions answered
Are there direct flights from London to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from London to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,338 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC). WestJet flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Los Angeles?
London: London International Airport (YXU). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between London and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind London.





