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Cheap Flights to London: Book Airline Tickets

London has several airports, and the right one depends on where you are staying and which airline you fly. Heathrow is the largest and handles most long-haul routes.

Airports

LHR · Heathrow
The largest airport, west of the city, with the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express to central London.
LGW · Gatwick
South of London, with direct trains to central stations.
STN · Stansted
North-east of London, used heavily by low-cost carriers.
LTN · Luton
North of London, also used heavily by low-cost carriers.
LCY · London City
Close to Canary Wharf and the financial district, with a smaller set of routes.

Best time to go

Late spring through early autumn brings the mildest weather and the longest days. Winter is darker and wetter but often cheaper, with a price spike around the December holidays.

Getting around

The Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express connect Heathrow with central London. Gatwick, Stansted and Luton have direct train services as well.

Travel notes

A valid passport is required. The UK uses an Electronic Travel Authorisation system for many visa-free visitors, so check the official UK government site before you book.

International travel: check passport, visa and entry rules well before you pay. See our international checklist.

Airlines with a base here

British Airways. Having a base usually means more flights and more connecting options, though not every route is nonstop.

Routes from and to London

LHR ⇄ CDG London to Paris 220 mi · about 1 h 15 min LHR ⇄ FCO London to Rome 900 mi · about 2 h 30 min BOS ⇄ LHR Boston to London 3,260 mi · about 7 h 15 min LHR ⇄ DXB London to Dubai 3,420 mi · about 7 h 30 min JFK ⇄ LHR New York to London 3,440 mi · about 7 h 30 min PHL ⇄ LHR Philadelphia to London 3,540 mi · about 7 h 45 min YYZ ⇄ LHR Toronto to London 3,550 mi · about 7 h 45 min DCA ⇄ LHR Washington, DC to London 3,670 mi · about 8 h DTW ⇄ LHR Detroit to London 3,760 mi · about 8 h 15 min ORD ⇄ LHR Chicago to London 3,940 mi · about 8 h 45 min MSP ⇄ LHR Minneapolis to London 4,000 mi · about 8 h 45 min LHR ⇄ DEL London to Delhi 4,180 mi · about 9 h ATL ⇄ LHR Atlanta to London 4,200 mi · about 9 h 15 min MCO ⇄ LHR Orlando to London 4,330 mi · about 9 h 30 min FLL ⇄ LHR Fort Lauderdale to London 4,400 mi · about 9 h 30 min MIA ⇄ LHR Miami to London 4,420 mi · about 9 h 30 min LHR ⇄ BOM London to Mumbai 4,480 mi · about 9 h 45 min DEN ⇄ LHR Denver to London 4,660 mi · about 10 h DFW ⇄ LHR Dallas to London 4,740 mi · about 10 h 15 min SEA ⇄ LHR Seattle to London 4,790 mi · about 10 h 15 min IAH ⇄ LHR Houston to London 4,820 mi · about 10 h 30 min LHR ⇄ CUN London to Cancun 4,940 mi · about 10 h 45 min LAS ⇄ LHR Las Vegas to London 5,220 mi · about 11 h 15 min PHX ⇄ LHR Phoenix to London 5,260 mi · about 11 h 15 min SFO ⇄ LHR San Francisco to London 5,350 mi · about 11 h 30 min LAX ⇄ LHR Los Angeles to London 5,440 mi · about 11 h 45 min LHR ⇄ HND London to Tokyo 5,960 mi · about 12 h 45 min

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Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I use for London?

London is served by LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY. With several airports, compare total price, schedule and ground travel from each. See choosing an airport.

When is the best time to fly to London?

Late spring through early autumn brings the mildest weather and the longest days. Winter is darker and wetter but often cheaper, with a price spike around the December holidays.

How do I get from the airport to London?

The Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express connect Heathrow with central London. Gatwick, Stansted and Luton have direct train services as well.

Do you list fares here?

No. A specialist checks live availability for your dates and confirms the full price before payment.