Phoenix Sky Harbor to London Heathrow
5259 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 59m with 3 airlines operating direct service from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to London Heathrow (LHR). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $699 return), with peak prices in August (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor
Arriving in London
London Heathrow is 24 km west of central London — the deepest transatlantic hub from anywhere on the US East Coast. The Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express both reach Paddington (15 minutes Express, 30 minutes Elizabeth) for £25 and £13.30 respectively. US carriers (American, Delta, United, JetBlue) and BA dominate the corridor. Cheapest fares from US East Coast: late January and February; peak demand is June–August.
Who flies PHX to LHR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 10h 59m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 10h 59m | Economy |
| Condor | DE | 10h 59m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly PHX→LHR
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Phoenix to London FAQs
Direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to London Heathrow (LHR) take approximately 10h 59m for the 5259-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
3 carriers operate direct service from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to London Heathrow (LHR): American Airlines, British Airways and Condor. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required for US passport holders from 2025 — apply online, £10. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
London Heathrow (LHR) is the primary international airport for London. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.