transatlantic · 10h 45m · 9,120 km

Los Angeles to Copenhagen

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In business class, SAS's SAS Business (A350-900) edges out the field with a 6.0/10. In premium economy, SAS's SAS Plus (A350-900) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.

How we score → Last updated May 2026

Quick pick

Best business class: close call

Fly SAS. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best premium economy: close call

Fly SAS. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy: close call

Fly SAS. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If prices are similar, go with this one.

Data verified May 2026
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1
SAS BusinessSAS · Airbus A350-900 · 2020 cabinBest on route
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 44" pitchAvg. reliability
6.0
Good
Seat 4.7·Amenity 7.9
2
Polaris BusinessUnited · Boeing 767-300ER · 2018 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-1-1 · 46" pitchReliablePoints: Chase UR, Bilt
5.8
Average
Seat 4.4·Amenity 7.9

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Airlines on this route

Route insights

  • In business class, SAS's SAS Business (A350-900) edges out the field with a 6.0/10.
  • In premium economy, SAS's SAS Plus (A350-900) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.
  • In economy, SAS's SAS Go (A350-900) edges out the field with a 4.8/10.

Frequently asked

Which is better in business: SAS or United on LAX-CPH?

In business, SAS Business on SAS Scandinavian's A350-900 and Polaris Business on United Airlines's 767-300ER are virtually identical at 6 and 5.8 out of 10. SAS Business leads in seat width, but the overall experience is comparable.

Which is better in premium economy: SAS or United on LAX-CPH?

In premium economy, SAS Plus on SAS Scandinavian's A350-900 and Premium Plus on United Airlines's 767-300ER are virtually identical at 5.5 and 5.3 out of 10. SAS Plus leads in seat width, but the overall experience is comparable.

Which is better in economy: SAS or United on LAX-CPH?

In economy, SAS Go on SAS Scandinavian's A350-900 and Economy on United Airlines's 767-300ER are virtually identical at 4.8 and 4.5 out of 10. SAS Go leads in power, but the overall experience is comparable.