LHR → LAX
Business class
London to Los Angeles — hybrid booking guide.
Direct cash fare: $3,983. Best hybrid: $2,857 + 22K Avios. Save $1,127 cash.
Booking strategies compared
#1
Direct cash
$3,983
#2
Avios via Rome
Hybrid
BA Avios LHR→FCO (22K + $19 tax) + Royal Air Maroc FCO→LAX ($2,842)
$2,857
+ 22,000 Avios
#3
Full award
BA Avios 52K off-peak direct
$254
+ 52,000 Avios
Positioning flight options
Use cheap award flights to reposition to a hub with cheaper onward fares.
Via FCO
22,000 Avios + $19 tax
FCO→LAX $2,842 (Royal Air Maroc)
Via DUB
16,500 Avios + $19 tax
DUB→LAX (Aer Lingus)
Tips for this route
- BA Avios at 52K off-peak direct is already excellent pure-award value
- Rome hub saves $1,127 cash if you prefer to spend fewer points
- Dublin is also worth checking — Aer Lingus flies DUB→LAX direct
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest business class London to LA?
BA Avios 52K off-peak is the best pure-award. Hybrid via Rome: 22K Avios + $2,857 saves $1,127 vs $3,983 direct cash.
Split ticket warning
Hybrid bookings use separate tickets. If your positioning flight is delayed and you miss the onward leg, the second airline won't rebook you. Allow at least 4 hours between legs and carry hand luggage only.
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