Deal alert: Flights to London from $350
England’s capital is home to landmarks such as Big Ben, the Tower of London and the Palace of Westminster. If you’re interested in London’s history, there are deals to be had to explore this city. Tap Air Portugal is offering flights to Gatwick Airport (LGW) for as low as $350 round trip for travel in the fall.
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SecretFlying was the first to publish this deal to London, available from October to November.
Deal basics
Airline: Tap Air Portugal
Routes: IAD/MIA/ORD/SFO to LGW
How to book: Directly through the airline or through Google Flights
Travel dates: October — November
Related: London Underground 101: A guide to getting the Tube in London
Sample flights
The deals below are for economy tickets on TAP Air Portugal, which include a standard seat and carry-on. A checked bag will cost about $80, depending on currency conversion rates. The offers below include flying to and from London’s Gatwick Airport, which is further from the city than London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR). The deals also include a stop in Lisbon each way.
One of the most affordable fares is from New York (JFK) to London (LGW) for $350 round trip. The return flight allows for a full day in Lisbon (LIS) with almost a 28-hour layover.
Flights from Washington, D.C. (IAD) to London (LGW) are $407 round trip. There is also a layover of nearly 28 hours on the return flight in Lisbon (LIS). According to Google Flights, this flight is $300 cheaper than usual for the dates below.
Flights from Chicago (ORD) to London (LGW) are $424 round-trip. The deal below is for the end of October, but flights at this price are scattered throughout October and November.
If you’re traveling from the West Coast, you can fly from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LGW) for $494 round trip, according to Google Flights.
Flights from Miami (MIA) to London (LGW) are $520 round-trip. This price is over $250 cheaper than usual for the dates in November below.
Related: The best road trips from London that take 2 hours or less
Maximize your purchase
Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), the Citi Prestige® Card for 5 points per dollar on airfare, the Citi Premier® Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve for 3 points per dollar on air travel, the American Express® Gold Card for 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for 2 points per dollar on travel.
The information for the Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related: From skyscraper cocktails to a Rolls Royce chauffeur: 7 ways to upgrade your London vacation
Bottom line
From staying in beautiful hotels like the new NoMad London hotel and the Kimpton Fitzroy to consuming fish and chips and exploring the city through the tube, this major European metropolis has a lot to enjoy. Jump on these deals to London, and you’ll be on a pub crawl in no time.
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- Earn bonus Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) and an Medallion Qualifying Dollar (MQD) waiver when you hit specific spending thresholds with your card within a calendar year
- Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year
- Statement credit for TSA PreCheck/Global Entry fee (up to $100)
- First checked bag free
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- Doesn't make sense if you don't fly Delta
- SkyMiles aren't the most valuable airline currency
- Earn 90,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
- Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal of your Card. Payment of the government imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments) is required. Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
- Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights. Plus enjoy Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding and settle into your seat sooner.
- New: Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
- Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
- Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
- Enjoy a per-visit rate of $50 per person for Card Members and up to two guests to enter the Delta Sky Club when traveling on a Delta flight.
- Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® after you apply through any Authorized Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
- Earn up to 20,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) with Status Boost® per year. After you spend $25,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can earn 10,000 MQMs up to two times per year, getting you closer to Medallion® Status. MQMs are used to determine Medallion® Status and are different than miles you earn toward flights.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- $250 Annual Fee.
- Terms Apply.
- See Rates & Fees