This award fare prices at 88,000 United MileagePlus miles for a one-way business class ticket from LAX to LHR, departing April 26, 2026. The taxes and fees come to just $52, which is notably low for transatlantic business class where carrier surcharges can sometimes push fees into the hundreds.
For context, business class awards on this route typically run around 140,000 miles through United's dynamic pricing. At 88,000 miles, you're getting solid value—especially useful if you've been stockpiling MileagePlus miles and waiting for a better-than-average redemption opportunity.
One important note: only a single seat is showing as available. This makes the deal best suited for solo travelers or those who can split up bookings across different flights. If you're planning a family trip, you'd need to search for other dates or piece together separate itineraries.
Spring travel to London means mild weather and fewer crowds than summer, making late April a reasonable time to visit. Just keep in mind that award availability at this price point tends to disappear quickly once it's spotted.
How to book
Search for award availability and book directly through United at: https://www.united.com/en/us/book-flight/united-awards/search