If you've been waiting for a good time to use your United miles for a trip to London, this is a reasonable opportunity. Flights from LAX to Heathrow on April 14, 2026, are pricing at 40,000 miles in economy, with plenty of seats available. The $6 tax figure is notably low for transatlantic travel, making this a clean redemption.
For context, economy awards on this route typically run around 60,000 miles through United MileagePlus. At 40,000 miles, you're saving about 20,000 miles per ticket—meaningful for families booking multiple seats or travelers looking to stretch their balance further.
Availability appears wide open for now, but award space to London tends to tighten as travel dates approach, especially for spring departures. If your dates are flexible, it's worth checking nearby days to see if the same pricing holds.
One practical tip: if you're traveling with a family, search for the exact number of passengers you need in a single booking. United's system will only show availability if enough seats exist for your entire group at that price.
How to book
Search and book directly through United's award search tool at https://www.united.com/en/us/book-flight/united-awards/search.