Welcome to LA, where big dreams feature alongside serious fun

There’s much more to the City of Angels than meets the eye. LA might have a taste for all things cosmopolitan, but this trend-setting playground also bursts with history and culture. From its diverse food scene to fan-packed sports stadiums, this is one city that knows how to show you a good time. 

With daily direct flights from London Heathrow to LAX, count on Virgin Atlantic to get you there.

We fly to Los Angeles daily

11 hour flight time

We fly to Los Angeles daily

11 hour flight time

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London Heathrow (LHR)

What will the weather be like?

Visas and entry requirements

Entry requirements

 

An ESTA or visa is required. For more information visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html

 

What you need to know

Handy hints to help you hit the ground running in Los Angeles.

Local time

GMT -8 hours

Currency

US Dollar $

Language

English and Spanish

Electricity

120 volts 60Hz

Plug type A and B

 

 

Local transport

For information on bus and rail services in Los Angeles including schedules and pricing, visit metro.net. Taxi services are available in LA but will be more expensive than public transport.

Airport Guides

Before you set off, take a look at Los Angeles LAX Airport guide.

View Los Angeles airport guide

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London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Los Angeles

The City of Angels might be famous for its Hollywood stars, but there’s much more going on here than celebrity gossip.

Los Angeles must do's

Yosemite National Park

Straddling two deserts, Joshua Tree National Park is around a three-hour drive from LA.

See Joshua Tree

Surfing spots

Learn to hang ten during your next trip to LA, thanks to the city’s surfing schools.

Surf's up

Visas and entry requirements

Entry requirements

 

An ESTA or visa is required. For more information visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html

 

What you need to know

Handy hints to help you hit the ground running in Los Angeles.

Local time

GMT -8 hours

Currency

US Dollar $

Language

English and Spanish

Electricity

120 volts 60Hz

Plug type A and B

 

 

Local transport

For information on bus and rail services in Los Angeles including schedules and pricing, visit metro.net. Taxi services are available in LA but will be more expensive than public transport.
 

For the full Cali road trip experience we recommend hiring a car and hitting the open road.

Airport Guides

Before you set off, take a look at Airport guides.
 

View Los Angeles airport guide

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