United MileagePlus: Business Class to London for 88,000 Miles (August 2026)

United is showing business class award space from Los Angeles to London Heathrow for 88,000 miles plus $30 in taxes on August 10, 2026—a solid option for families planning a summer trip to the UK at a lower-than-usual mileage rate.

This award pricing comes in at roughly 37% below the typical rate for this route, which usually runs around 140,000 miles for business class through United MileagePlus. The low $30 tax bill is also notable—transatlantic business class awards can sometimes carry several hundred dollars in surcharges depending on the carrier, so this is a relatively clean redemption.

Availability appears solid for the August 10 departure date, which falls right in peak summer travel season. That's often a difficult time to find premium cabin award space to Europe, making this worth a look if your schedule aligns. As always, award availability can shift quickly, so don't wait too long if you're seriously considering it.

One practical tip: if you're traveling as a family, search for multiple seats on the same flight before getting too excited. Business class award space for three or four passengers on a single itinerary is harder to come by, though the current availability looks promising. You can also check nearby dates if August 10 doesn't work perfectly.

How to book

Search and book directly through United's award search tool at united.com. Log into your MileagePlus account, enter LAX to LHR, select your travel date, and filter for business class.