Heathrow → Los Angeles International flight delays
HEATHROW → LOS-ANGELES-INTERNATIONAL · all airlines · 6,058 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
20%of the time, by +59 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
80%
Delayed 3h+
1%
Cancelled
1.3%
Avg when late
+59m
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When does HEATHROW → LOS-ANGELES-INTERNATIONAL run late?
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Delays peak in July (27% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → LOS-ANGELES-INTERNATIONAL?
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltddelayed 14%
United Airlinesdelayed 17%
British Airways Plcdelayed 22%
American Airlinesdelayed 24%
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Los Angeles International flight delayed?
About 20% of HEATHROW → LOS-ANGELES-INTERNATIONAL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 59 minutes when they do, based on 6,058 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → LOS-ANGELES-INTERNATIONAL?
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, delayed 14% of the time — the best of the 4 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → LOS-ANGELES-INTERNATIONAL?
July is the worst, with 27% of flights delayed, while March is the most reliable at 13%.
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