transatlantic · 10h 30m · 8,780 km

Los Angeles to London

4 airlines · 6 aircraft ranked

How we score →
You might get a different plane on American: 777-300ER (6.8) vs 787-9 (6.5). The 777-300ER edges out the 787-9, but both are solid.
You might get a different plane on British Airways: A350-1000 (5.9) vs 777-300 (4.4). The A350-1000 is noticeably better. Look for it when booking.

Quick pick

Best business class: close call

Fly Virgin Atlantic. It has 2 more inches of legroom.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best premium economy: close call

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

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy: close call

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

If prices are similar, go with this one.

Data verified April 2026
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Upper ClassVirgin Atlantic · Airbus A350-1000 · 2019 cabinBest on route
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 44" pitchReliable
Longer bed
6.9
Seat 6.6·Amenity 7.3
2
AA
Flagship BusinessAmerican · Boeing 777-300ER · 2024 cabin
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 42" pitchAvg. reliability
Free Wi-Fi
6.8
Seat 6.0·Amenity 7.9
3
AA
Flagship BusinessAmerican · Boeing 787-9 · 2016 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 60" pitchAvg. reliability
More legroom + Free Wi-Fi
6.5
Seat 5.5·Amenity 7.9
4
BA
Club SuiteBritish Airways · Airbus A350-1000 · 2019 cabin
Lie-flat with door · 1-2-1 · 38" pitchAvg. reliability
5.9
Seat 5.0·Amenity 7.3
5
UA
Polaris BusinessUnited · Boeing 767-300ER · 2018 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-1-1 · 46" pitchReliable
Free Wi-Fi
5.8
Seat 4.4·Amenity 7.9
6
BA
Club WorldBritish Airways · Boeing 777-300 · 2023 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 37" pitchAvg. reliability
4.4
Seat 2.7·Amenity 6.9

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Route insights

  • In business class, Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class (A350-1000) edges out the field with a 6.9/10.
  • In premium economy, American's Premium Economy (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.
  • In economy, American's Main Cabin (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.1/10.