Award availability has opened up on the Los Angeles to London Heathrow route in business class, with United pricing these seats at 88,000 MileagePlus miles each way. The taxes and fees come in at just $30, which is notably low for a transatlantic departure from the U.S. side.
This pricing represents solid value compared to typical rates. United usually charges around 140,000 miles for business class to London on this route, so you're saving roughly 52,000 miles per ticket. For a family of four, that adds up to more than 200,000 miles kept in your account.
Availability appears to be wide open for the April 4, 2026 travel date, so you shouldn't need to fight for a single seat. That said, award space at these levels tends to disappear once it gets attention, so don't wait too long if your schedule lines up.
One practical tip: if you're flexible by a few days in either direction, search nearby dates as well. When United opens up saver-level space like this, it sometimes extends across a small window rather than just a single departure.
How to book
Search and book directly through United's award search tool at united.com.