Deal Alert: Los Angeles to London From $51 One-Way
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Update 6/8 10:05am ET: This deal from LAX-LGW appears to have expired. Congratulations to anyone who was able to take advantage!
Norwegian is offering incredibly discounted flights from Los Angeles to London. The highlight of the deal is one-way flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LGW) for $51. (Though the return is a bit pricier — $248.)
It's not clear how long these fares will be around. But, Norwegian is currently offering a flash sale for flights from New York (JFK) to LGW — from $139 one-way. If that flash sale offers any clue, it ends Monday, June 11, 11:59pm ET. While travel as part of the flash sale is between June 18 and July 23, 2018, we're seeing low fares for Los Angeles outside of those dates. Norwegian is advising to use the code LASTMINUTE18 when booking in order to get the discounted fares on the JFK-LGW routes, however, some searches on Google Flights are automatically entering the promo code, though you might manually have to enter it.
Keep in mind also that Norwegian is a low-cost carrier, requiring you to pay for things that are typically free with full-service airlines. You'll need to pay to check bags, for on board meals, seat selection and more.
Airline: Norwegian
Routes: JFK/LAX to LGW
Cost: $51+ one-way in economy
Dates: June-July 2018 for NYC; January 2019 for LAX
Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (5x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LGW) for $51 one-way:
New York (JFK) to London (LGW) for $139 one-way:
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