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

United is showing business class award availability from Los Angeles to London for 88,000 miles plus $30 in taxes, which is about 37% below what you'd typically pay for this route.

This fare from LAX to LHR on October 23, 2026 prices out at 88,000 United MileagePlus miles with just $30 in taxes and fees. Only one seat remains at this price, so this is best suited for solo travelers or anyone booking ahead for a special trip.

For context, United typically charges around 140,000 miles for business class on this transatlantic route. At 88,000 miles, you're saving roughly 52,000 miles—enough for a separate domestic round-trip ticket.

The low tax amount is also worth noting. Many partner award flights to London carry fuel surcharges of $500 or more, so the $30 fee here keeps your out-of-pocket cost minimal.

One practical tip: award availability this far out can disappear quickly, especially with just one seat. If your dates are flexible, it's worth checking nearby dates to see if similar pricing appears, but don't wait too long if October 23 works for your schedule.

How to book

Search and book directly through United's award search tool: https://www.united.com/en/us/book-flight/united-awards/search