If you're planning a family trip to London next summer, this is a reasonable time to book. United MileagePlus is pricing economy awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) at 40,000 miles plus just $6 in taxes for travel on July 8, 2026. Availability appears to be wide open, which is helpful if you're booking for multiple passengers.
This rate represents a 33% savings compared to the typical 60,000 miles United usually charges for this route in economy. While not the lowest we've ever seen, it's a solid redemption for peak summer travel to one of Europe's most popular destinations.
A practical note for families: July 8 falls right at the start of summer break for most school districts, so this could work well as the outbound leg of a longer European itinerary. You can search for return flights separately to potentially find additional savings or route through other cities.
United does not pass along the hefty carrier-imposed surcharges that some other programs charge for transatlantic flights, which is why the taxes here are only $6. This makes MileagePlus a particularly good choice for London redemptions.
How to book
Search for award availability and book directly at united.com. Log into your MileagePlus account, select "Book with miles," and enter your travel dates.