$832+ Cheap flights to London

Peak season London’s peak tourist season coincides with the long annual European summer holidays from June through to August when temperatures are at their warmest and the sun doesn’t set until well into the night. While this is an ideal time for sightseeing and relaxing in London’s parks, hotel rates soar and many tourist attractions see long queues. The Christmas/New Year holiday is another busy period with merrymakers are enjoying London’s festivities and accommodation should be booked well in advance. Off season London’s off season is through the cold, rainy winter when accommodation prices are at their lowest. Some historic sights tend to close over this period, so if you want to experience everything London has to offer without the crowds, then visit in the spring or autumn. Not only is the weather still mild and the city’s famous theatre scene in full swing, but you will still find some good hotel deals and cheap flight tickets.

Flight times from New Zealand to London can average anywhere from 25h-50h. The fastest one-stop flight and the shortest arrival time is through Aukland Airport (AKL) at 25h. The Christchurch International Airport (CHC) quickest one-stop flight is 27h while the Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 28h. Do note that some flights may have a longer stopover with a flight time to your destination that can be up to 66h. Flights from Auckland to London -­ 25 hours Flights from Christchurch to London­ – 29 hours

Unfortunately, there is no non-stop flight from New Zealand to London. United Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Lufthansa offer fast one-stop flights coming out of AKL that can get you to UK’s capital within 25h-26h.

Once you’ve landed in London, there are many options for you to get to the city’s centre. If you flew in through Heathrow Airport (LHR), it’s about 24 km west of your destination. London’s iconic black taxis are available outside of each terminal. They can get you to the city’s centre in around 30-60 minutes for a rate of about 90-170 NZD. There are also private minicabs and chauffeur services that you can book. The airport has a bus station between Terminals 2 and 3 where you can board the National Express or another coach service. The Heathrow Express to Paddington and London Underground’s Piccadilly Line offers you a train ride into the city. If you’ve landed at the Gatwick Airport (LGW), you will find that it has pretty much the same means of transportation as LHR to get you to London’s centre. You can also rent a car at each location. Ridesharing has become popular throughout the city as well with companies like Uber, Bolt, and Gett.

As the capital of England, London has a rich history with popular landmarks to explore. You can take a sightseeing tour to visit Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, and the Tower of London. Cruise along the River Thames while enjoying afternoon tea or take in a musical at the London Coliseum. Throughout the year there are events and festivals throughout the city, from watching the changing of the guard to Wimbledon. If you’re traveling with children, family fun can be had at places like Shrek’s Adventure! London, Warner Bros. Studios, and the London Zoo.

You only need a passport to enter the UK for up to 90 days if you are coming on holiday. If you’re arriving in London to live, to work or for school, you will also need a visa. Additionally, a visa is needed in some visitor categories as well, such as for a marriage or civil partnership.

There are no direct flights to London from New Zealand but you can connect from Auckland through Los Angeles with Air New Zealand, through Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific, or through Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines. From Christchurch, the cheapest flights to London are often through Dubai with Emirates, while flight deals through Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines or Singapore with Singapore Airlines tend to be more expensive. No matter which side of the aeroplane you sit on, the views across London as you fly in are exceptional.

LHR is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A LHR flight refers to a flight to London Heathrow Airport. London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY), London Southend Airport (SEN) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to London on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to London.

London Luton is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Luton typically cost $21, while return flights cost around $337.

A return flight to London will typically cost around $200, however they can be found for as little as $200.

For those looking to save time traveling to London, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 5 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0.0 km away from London Heathrow).