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How to get fromSanta Monica to Londonby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to London by plane or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LAX - LHR
    13h 51m
    £242–888

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LAX - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    16h 29m
    £193–578

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LAX - LCY
    15h 58m
    £283–1,007

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BUR - LHR
    16h 52m
    £224–838

  5. Fly Long Beach Airport to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LGB - LHR
    17h 17m
    £334–1,238

  6. Fly Santa Monica to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SMO - LHR
    14h 53m
    £272–1,036

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SAN - LHR
    18h 10m
    £463–968

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,469.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 51m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and London, England?

British Airways, American Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hourly.

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