{"id":7391,"date":"2023-02-28T18:30:08","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T18:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/28\/the-complete-guide-to-flying-to-london-on-points-and-miles-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-02-28T18:30:08","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T18:30:08","slug":"the-complete-guide-to-flying-to-london-on-points-and-miles-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/28\/the-complete-guide-to-flying-to-london-on-points-and-miles-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"The complete guide to flying to London on points and miles &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/destination\/europe\/england\/london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London<\/a> has always been one of the world\u2019s most popular tourist destinations, but with the historic coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla set to take place May 6, this year is set to be an extra-special time to visit.<\/p>\n<p>The coronation \u2014 which will be held at Westminster Abbey \u2014 is the first to take place in the United Kingdom since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953 and will be a once-in-a-generation moment that will see the city pull out all the stops as the world tunes in to watch.<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s not just royal pomp and ceremony you can expect from a visit to London. From some of the best restaurants in the world to fascinating historical sites to a booming theater scene, there\u2019s something for everyone. Better yet, it\u2019s easy for Americans to get to London with nonstop flights from most major and midsize U.S. cities. Some airports \u2014 namely, New York\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airport\/jfk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)<\/a> \u2014 have nearly hourly flights to London\u2019s various airports.<\/p>\n<p>Flights to London can be expensive, though, especially if you\u2019re coming from the West Coast or a smaller U.S. city. So, let\u2019s look at some of your best options for booking flights to London Town using points and miles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a convenient way to see all of your points and miles in one place? Download <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.onelink.me\/PSiM\/msc8ijo0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the free TPG app<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"quick-tips-for-planning-a-trip-to-london\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Quick tips for planning a trip to London<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.8359375%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-174726708-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-174726708-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-174726708-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-174726708-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-174726708-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-174726708-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-174726708-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-174726708-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-174726708-scaled.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">SYLVAIN SONNET\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With so many airports, airlines and routes serving Western Europe\u2019s largest city, it\u2019s a different beast than booking other international trips. So before we discuss your booking options, here are a few tips on booking award flights to London.<\/p>\n<h3>Search multiple international gateways<\/h3>\n<p>Each airline has its own unique hubs where you\u2019ll find the most award availability. If you\u2019re not finding any award space from your home airport, enter just your transatlantic route between London and the hub airports of the airline you plan to fly with.<\/p>\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019re collecting <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/points-program\/united\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United MileagePlus<\/a> miles. If you can\u2019t find any award seats from your home airport in Philadelphia, search instead for flights from:<\/p>\n<p>You may have to fly yourself to one of these airports first \u2014 but it\u2019s still likely to be significantly cheaper than paying for a ticket to London.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__XqB82\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 130 124\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"url(#a)\" r=\"62\"\/><mask id=\"b\" style=\"mask-type:alpha\" maskunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"#fff\" r=\"62\"\/><\/mask><g mask=\"url(#b)\"><circle cx=\"49.547\" cy=\"60.043\" r=\"31.978\" fill=\"#FDF268\"\/><path opacity=\"0.424\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M75.068 83.272a4.66 4.66 0 0 0-7.696-3.452c-3.15-3.953-8.035-6.454-13.48-6.36-.068.002-.136.008-.204.01-.774-2.911-3.445-5.035-6.592-4.98a6.689 6.689 0 0 0-5.046 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<i>all<\/i> London airports (not just Heathrow)<\/h3>\n<p>London is served by multiple airports \u2014 and other non-London airports are a moderate drive or train ride to the city. Depending on the airline miles you\u2019re using, you can check all of the following airports if you can\u2019t find available flights.<\/p>\n<p>These are in order of distance from central London:<\/p>\n<p>You can simultaneously search for many of these airports by entering \u201cLON\u201d as your destination airport on the airline website. However, this search will likely exclude Birmingham, Bristol and others.<\/p>\n<h3>Flexible points are key<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re booking a last-minute trip to London or traveling during peak season, you can often expect to have a much tougher time finding available award seats than had you booked many months in advance. At the time of writing, however, we were able to find reward availability around the coronation dates in May for all the airlines featured below.<\/p>\n<p>If you cannot find available award seats on American or United, there may be some availability on a connecting flight with Air France or KLM.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it\u2019s helpful to have <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/a-guide-to-earning-transferable-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transferable rewards<\/a> such as American Express Membership Rewards or Chase Ultimate Rewards points on hand. You can convert these points into many different airline miles, giving you far more flexibility than had you been collecting one airline currency.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/a-guide-to-earning-transferable-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>How (and why) you should earn transferable points<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"booking-flights-to-london-with-points-and-miles\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Booking flights to London with points and miles<\/h2>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s look at some of the best ways to fly from the U.S. to London\u2019s various airports.<\/p>\n<h3>American Airlines AAdvantage<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMElEQVQImWN4dvfSscM7Tx7Z8f\/fOwYRIa76xorcvFRWBgaGxtqi9raK1uYyLw9bAKRcEjeIGakMAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/American-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Business-Class-New-York-Tel-Aviv-80.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/American-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Business-Class-New-York-Tel-Aviv-80.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/American-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Business-Class-New-York-Tel-Aviv-80.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/American-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Business-Class-New-York-Tel-Aviv-80.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/American-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Business-Class-New-York-Tel-Aviv-80.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/American-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Business-Class-New-York-Tel-Aviv-80.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/American-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Business-Class-New-York-Tel-Aviv-80.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/American-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Business-Class-New-York-Tel-Aviv-80.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/American-Airlines-Boeing-777-200-Business-Class-New-York-Tel-Aviv-80.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">American operates flights to London from most of its hubs. ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Getting to London with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/points-program\/american\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines miles<\/a> is a piece of cake \u2014 but there are some pitfalls you should be aware of.<\/p>\n<p>American Airlines flies nonstop to London from more than 10 U.S. cities. Award seats are usually priced as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>22,500 miles in economy (Jan. 10 to March 14 and Nov. 1 to Dec. 14 \u2014 otherwise, 30,000 miles).<\/li>\n<li>57,500 miles in business class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When searching for awards, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/american-airlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines<\/a> may try to sell you seats on its partner <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/british-airways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways<\/a>. However, we don\u2019t recommend booking British Airways flights since you\u2019ll be charged hundreds of dollars in <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/avoid-fuel-surcharges-award-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fuel surcharges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Below are search results on aa.com for a one-way flight between Philadelphia and London. As you can see, you\u2019ll pay 30,000 miles in economy. You\u2019ll pay $5.60 in taxes when flying American Airlines or a whopping $231.20 in taxes when flying British Airways.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:63.31417624521073%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAALklEQVQImWP48f37pDnLGZjlGFglGW7dvv3t27f\/YMBw7+69b9++vXj56s3bdwDUNBtk37mJbgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.02.58.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.02.58.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.02.58.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.02.58.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.02.58.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.02.58.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.02.58.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.02.58.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.02.58.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">AA.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can see which airline operates the flight below the departure and arrival times.<\/p>\n<p><b>Transfer partners:<\/b> American Airlines is a transfer partner of:<\/p>\n<p>If you transfer Marriott points in increments of 60,000, Marriott will deposit an extra 5,000 miles into your AAdvantage account. In short, transferring 60,000 Marriott points will earn you 25,000 American Airlines miles.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-earn-miles-american-airlines-aadvantage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earn AAdvantage miles<\/a> with a cobranded credit card. One of our favorites is the <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/citi-aadvantage-platinum-select-world-elite-mastercard\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Platinum Select\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/a><\/span>, which currently offers 50,000 miles after you spend $2,500 in the first three months of account opening. Plus, you\u2019ll enjoy perks like a free checked bag on American flights and a $125 flight discount after you spend $20,000 on the card during your cardmember year.<\/p>\n<p><b>Award searches and availability: <\/b>You can book flights directly on <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Fgetting-to-london-using-points-and-miles&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aa.com%2FhomePage.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>ANA Mileage Club<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.71875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMklEQVQImQEnANj\/APX7\/\/L5\/+\/6\/\/T\/\/wCEj5+NmaqDj6N5g5QAAAETAw4bDBQeBQ4aBDMTJvcN3RUAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/United-planes-at-Newark-airport-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/United-planes-at-Newark-airport-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/United-planes-at-Newark-airport-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/United-planes-at-Newark-airport-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/United-planes-at-Newark-airport-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/United-planes-at-Newark-airport-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/United-planes-at-Newark-airport-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/United-planes-at-Newark-airport-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/United-planes-at-Newark-airport-scaled.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">You can book United flights to London with ANA miles. JEENAH MOON\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/ana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ANA<\/a> \u2014 short for All Nippon Airways \u2014 is a Star Alliance member based in Tokyo. Its comprehensive list of airline partners gives you plenty of ways to reach London with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ana-mileage-club-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ANA Mileage Club<\/a> miles. You can fly between the U.S. and London for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>55,000 miles round-trip in economy.<\/li>\n<li>88,000 miles round-trip in business class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that you can only book round-trip flights with ANA miles (no one-way flights are allowed). Stopovers are allowed at the same award price, so you could visit two European cities for the price of one.<\/p>\n<p>Also, be aware of exorbitant fuel surcharges that will appear when flying with some carriers like Austrian, Swiss and Lufthansa. Set your sights on flights operated by Air Canada, TAP Air Portugal, SAS, LOT Polish Airlines and United, as these carriers don\u2019t add high fuel surcharges.<\/p>\n<p>Below is an itinerary between Newark and London in business class for 88,000 miles and $300 on partner United Airlines. That\u2019s not bad, considering round-trip business-class tickets between these two airports sell for more than $3,600.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:77.42257742257742%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMElEQVQImWNw9\/AWEhITEBRyc3Nn6O7pvf\/g6YOHj\/\/9\/8\/AziuUV1DEwMh16MgRABCID86JZiybAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.23.10.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.23.10.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.23.10.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.23.10.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.23.10.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.23.10.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.23.10.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.23.10.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.23.10.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">ANA.CO.JP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Additionally, ANA won\u2019t allow you to book an international flight award within 96 hours of boarding. If you\u2019re leaving before then, you may be able to get around this by booking into the future and then calling ANA to change the dates within 96 hours. Your results may vary. As long as your flights, routes, carriers, etc., remain the same, you shouldn\u2019t be charged any change fees.<\/p>\n<p><b>Transfer partners: <\/b>ANA is transfer partner of:<\/p>\n<p><b>Award searches and availability: <\/b>To book, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Fgetting-to-london-using-points-and-miles&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ana.co.jp%2Fen%2Fjp%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ana.co.jp<\/a>. You may have to switch the language from Japanese to English.<\/p>\n<p>ANA sometimes won\u2019t show you all the available options. If you\u2019re struggling to find availability, you can check out either <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Fgetting-to-london-using-points-and-miles&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aircanada.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aircanada.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Fgetting-to-london-using-points-and-miles&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Funited.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">united.com<\/a> for seats and then call ANA to book once you\u2019ve found what you\u2019re after.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/sweet-spots-to-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The best ways to redeem points and miles for flights to Europe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Flying Blue (Air France-KLM)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMElEQVQImWMwC8lIqJ+c2TE3rKKHQcPCTNvaprGrh4GJgeHjn+9Hzh75\/\/\/H\/\/8\/ACixE0PudtxCAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-68.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-68.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-68.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-68.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-68.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-68.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-68.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-68.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-68.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">Book SkyTeam tickets with Flying Blue. ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/points-program\/flying-blue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flying Blue<\/a> is a shared loyalty program between <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/air-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air France<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/llm-royal-dutch-airlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KLM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Neither of these airlines flies directly between the U.S. and London, but you can route through airports like Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to reach London. Or, you can fly on partners like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/delta-air-lines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/virgin-atlantic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virgin Atlantic<\/a> nonstop to get there. There are also plenty of other SkyTeam partners that you can use to reach London.<\/p>\n<p>While Flying Blue doesn\u2019t technically have an award chart, you can usually reach London for around:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>25,000 miles one-way in economy.<\/li>\n<li>55,000 miles one-way in business class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, you can sometimes find cheaper flights thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/sweet-spot-flying-blue-promo-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flying Blue Promo Rewards<\/a>. These award sales discount regular fares by up to 50%.<\/p>\n<p>This is another airline that passes along annoyingly high (though not prohibitive) taxes and fees. Below is a one-way flight from New York to London in economy for 22,500 miles and $83.90 in fees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:53.97260273972603%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAACCAIAAADwyuo0AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAJUlEQVQImQEaAOX\/AJOUmtHU1N7f3\/\/\/\/wDIysrY19jKy8oABgDz8BEcdumVUQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.31.47.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.31.47.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.31.47.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.31.47.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.31.47.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.31.47.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.31.47.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.31.47.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.31.47.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">KLM.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Transfer partners: <\/b>Flying Blue is a transfer partner of all major flexible points currencies:<\/p>\n<p><b>Award searches and availability: <\/b>You can book award flights via <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Fgetting-to-london-using-points-and-miles&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwwws.airfrance.us%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airfrance.us<\/a>. You can view monthly calendar availability without entering your travel dates on the search page. Unfortunately, the calendar can sometimes be a bit misleading \u2014 so if you\u2019re just not seeing any availability, search day by day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-flying-blue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The ultimate guide to earning and redeeming with Air France-KLM Flying Blue<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>United Airlines MileagePlus<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMElEQVQImWMwi0i6\/\/HLx\/\/\/P\/3\/z9A\/f157f3dhWfGkab0MVpbatubqEnwMfAwMALm+EX37E\/B0AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Zach-Griff-18.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Zach-Griff-18.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Zach-Griff-18.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Zach-Griff-18.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Zach-Griff-18.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Zach-Griff-18.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Zach-Griff-18.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Zach-Griff-18.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Zach-Griff-18.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">United operates flights to London from most of its hubs. ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Airlines<\/a> offers plenty of nonstop service from its eight major hubs. You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/points-program\/united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Airlines miles<\/a> to fly to London on United\u2019s partner airlines, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/air-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Canada<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/aer-lingus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aer Lingus<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/tap-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TAP Air Portugal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>United charges reasonable fares to London \u2014 with no excessive fuel surcharges. Here\u2019s what you can expect to pay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>30,000 miles in economy (sometimes slightly lower).<\/li>\n<li>45,000 in premium economy.<\/li>\n<li>60,000 miles in business class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s a flight from Boston to London on United Airlines. As you can see, you\u2019ll pay 27,300 miles in economy, plus $5.60 in fees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:47.229326513213984%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAACCAIAAADwyuo0AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAH0lEQVQImWO4d\/eut18wAyOfqqYhw9mz5379+vkfDACg3w9ip6oNKAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.43.14.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.43.14.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.43.14.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.43.14.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.43.14.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.43.14.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.43.14.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.43.14.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-28-at-11.43.14.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">UNITED.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the best features of using United Airlines miles is the number of available seats. United beats much of its competition in this department. Plus, if you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Airlines credit card<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-united-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United elite status<\/a>, you\u2019ll have access to more United Airlines award space than those without. This can make a big difference.<\/p>\n<p><b>Transfer partners: <\/b>United Airlines is a transfer partner of:<\/p>\n<p>Note that you\u2019ll get 10% more miles when transferring Marriott points to United versus other airlines.<\/p>\n<p><b>Award searches and availability: <\/b>You can make your searches directly on <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Fgetting-to-london-using-points-and-miles&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.united.com%2Fen%2Fus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">united.com<\/a>. It\u2019s one of the most effective sites to search for Star Alliance awards.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/award-availability-united-credit-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>How to unlock additional award availability with United Airlines<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMklEQVQImQEnANj\/AImVmN7\/\/9z\/\/eP\/\/wBKKBTDtJPKyKiTjXUAsqhrjodNUEcWEAIA48gUkRjkFX4AAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-38-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-38-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-38-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-38-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-38-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-38-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-38-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-38-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-38-1.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">Virgin Atlantic is the U.K.\u2019s second-largest airline. ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Virgin Atlantic is based in the U.K. It serves 12 U.S. hubs, so you\u2019ll likely find many award options when booking.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, this airline incurs higher-than-average taxes on its own flights and on its partners like Air France and KLM. Virgin Atlantic makes up for this by offering extremely low award prices.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a nonstop flight between Atlanta and London on Virgin Atlantic. You\u2019ll pay just 12,500 miles (15,000 miles from the West Coast) and $150.30 in taxes and fees. That\u2019s a good deal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:36.46551724137931%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAABCAIAAAB2XpiaAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAFklEQVQImWNgYWC4c\/3GlbPn\/\/\/7BwAmxQf7\/p15DAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/5.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/5.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/5.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/5.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/5.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/5.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/5.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/5.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/5.jpeg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">VIRGINATLANTIC.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, booking Virgin Atlantic business-class flights is unreasonable \u2014 you can easily drop 67,500 miles and $875 in fees <i>one-way<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that you can book Delta flights to London for as little as 15,000 points in economy and 47,500 points in Delta One (business class). You will pay similarly exorbitant taxes and fees for these flights (unlike flights to the rest of Europe, which incur extremely small fees).<\/p>\n<p>Also, note that Delta may not release any availability to Virgin Atlantic within 21 days of departure \u2014 so if you\u2019re trying to visit London soon, this isn\u2019t a good strategy to bank on<\/p>\n<p><b>Transfer partners: <\/b>You can quickly accrue Virgin points by transferring from the following flexible points currencies:<\/p>\n<p><b>Award searches and availability: <\/b>You can book directly on <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Fgetting-to-london-using-points-and-miles&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virginatlantic.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virginatlantic.com<\/a>. Some partners you must call to book (like ANA and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/hawaiian-airlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaiian Airlines<\/a>), but that shouldn\u2019t be a problem when flying to London.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/virgin-atlantic-delta-one-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>How to save thousands of miles on Delta One awards to Europe<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bonus-strategy\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Bonus strategy<\/h2>\n<p>Hopping between the U.K. and the rest of Europe is usually extremely cheap. Flights from cities like Madrid, Paris, Dublin, Amsterdam, etc., to London can cost around $40 each way \u2014 especially if you use a budget airline such as <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/easyjet\/page\/2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">easyJet<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/ryanair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryanair<\/a>. However, remember that when flying with these <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/comparing-european-low-cost-carriers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European low-cost airlines<\/a>, you will often be required to pay extra for checked baggage, which may not always prove cost-effective.<\/p>\n<p>Searching for award flights to other European cities gives you <i>tons<\/i> more opportunities to find cheap travel across the Atlantic. You can save a bundle on the expensive seats and then hop over to London with cash for $100 round-trip.<\/p>\n<p>Read our post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-ways-us-to-europe-using-miles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best ways to travel to Europe using points and miles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Those with a healthy stash of transferable points (such as<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-amex-membership-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Amex Membership Rewards points<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeeming-capital-one-miles-maximum-value\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Capital One miles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-ultimate-rewards-points-how-to-earn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Ultimate Rewards points<\/a>, etc.) should have no trouble getting to London for extremely cheap. By converting those rewards into ANA miles, Flying Blue miles, United Airlines miles and more, you can find the perfect seats for your travel goals.<\/p>\n<p>Just be mindful of hefty airfare taxes and fees that sometimes crop up when visiting London.<\/p>\n<p><em>Additional reporting by Andrew Kunesh and Jordan Waller.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/getting-to-london-using-points-and-miles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>London has always been one of the world\u2019s most popular tourist destinations, but with the historic coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla set to take place May 6, this year is set to be an extra-special time to visit. 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