Discounted business-class flights to London from British Airways, United and Virgin Atlantic
Quick summary
U.S. travelers can cross the pond in comfort with these discounted business-class flights to Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London from several East Coast airports.
There are nonstop flight options that are offered on British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. We're seeing availability on scattered dates from February through December (excluding June). There is even some availability around the holidays.
Deal basics
Airlines: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Routes: From Baltimore, Newark and Washington, D.C., to London
How to book: Search Google Flights, then book directly with the airline
Travel dates: February through May and July through December, with some holiday availability
Book by: As soon as possible
Special thanks to Going for scouting these deals. For $49 a year, the site's Premium membership offers discounts of up to 90% and comes with a 14-day free trial. The Elite membership also finds premium economy, business-class and first-class deals.
Sample flights
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to LHR, starting at $2,708
- Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., to LHR, starting at $2,985
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to LHR, starting at $2,682
Start your search on Google Flights and filter by business-class options.
Enter your departure airport and browse through the cheapest dates. If you're flying from EWR, there is some solid availability starting in February with British Airways.
As a passenger in British Airways' business class, you'll enjoy a lie-flat bed, two checked bags and priority check-in.
If you'd rather fly with Virgin Atlantic, there are nonstop options from Dulles International Airport.
Virgin Atlantic offers many of the same business-class perks as British Airways.
If you're loyal to United, consider flying from Newark on Feb. 27 and returning March 6 for $2,594. As a business-class passenger on United, you can bring two checked bags and select your seat for free, among other perks.
Maximize your purchase
Use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel®, on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar
- Chase Sapphire Reserve: 8 points per dollar on all Chase Travel℠ purchases and 4 points per dollar on flights booked directly through the airline
- Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar spent on air travel
Bottom line
If your travel dates are flexible, you should easily be able to find discounted business-class flights to London from Baltimore, Newark or Washington, D.C., this year. There is availability in the spring and summer months (excluding June), through the fall and into the holiday season.
Related reading:
- The 23 best hotels in London
- The complete guide to flying to London on points and miles
- 27 of the best free things to do in London
- British Airways' Club Suites don't disappoint: On board a retrofitted 777 from London to New York
- Your ultimate guide to the United MileagePlus program
- Unlock incredible value with Virgin Atlantic points