Trips on points
4 sourced routes · Western Europe · updated 2026-09
London on points
United Kingdom
Economy class
per person, round trip| Lowest | Typical | High | Cash | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26,000 | 45,500 | 65,000 | $550–$1,000 | ~80,000 |
What counts as a deal: Under 30,000 points is great, under 45,500 is good. Above 65,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin.
1 sourced route
- ChaseAmexCap OneBiltBritish Airways Club AviosGREAT
26,000–65,000 pts per person · $550–$1,000 cash
East Coast · New York (JFK)
Fees: Heavy carrier-imposed surcharges on BA metal: source cites approximately GBP 250-450 return; fees rose again from May 27, 2026.
Checked 2026-09-10source
Active transfer bonuses on these paths
- +30%Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Club Aviosuntil 2026-09-27source
Shown for awareness; the bands above never assume a bonus.
Business class
per person, round trip| Lowest | Typical | High | Cash | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75,000 | 116,000 | 242,000 | $3,500–$7,000 | ~525,000 |
What counts as a deal: Under 86,500 points is great, under 116,000 is good. Above 242,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin.
3 sourced routes
- ChaseAmexCap OneCitiBiltVirgin Atlantic Flying ClubGREAT
75,000–115,000 pts per person · $3,500–$6,500 cash
East Coast · New York (JFK), Boston (BOS)
Fees: Heavy carrier surcharges on Virgin Atlantic metal: up to $586 one-way in Upper Class on US-UK (awardfares, July 2026); none on Delta/partner awards.
Checked 2026-09-10source - ChaseAmexCap OneBiltBritish Airways Club AviosGOOD
95,500–136,000 pts per person · $3,500–$7,000 cash
East Coast · New York (JFK)
Fees: Heavy surcharges on BA metal: expect roughly $600-$1,000 round trip in Club World on top of Avios; fee increase effective May 27, 2026.
Checked 2026-09-10source - ChaseBiltUnited MileagePlusTYPICAL
160,000–242,000 pts per person · $4,500–$6,500 cash
East Coast · Newark (EWR)
Fees: No carrier surcharges on United metal; about $5.60 one-way in US departure taxes plus UK taxes on the return.
Checked 2026-09-10source
Active transfer bonuses on these paths
- +30%Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Club Aviosuntil 2026-09-27source
Shown for awareness; the bands above never assume a bonus.
Hotels on points nearby
- Chase 0.75:1BiltWorld of HyattChecked 2026-09-10source
Park Hyatt London River Thames
London
35,000–75,000 pts/night
London on points FAQ
How many points to London in business?
Across the 3 sourced routes we track, London in business runs about 116,000 points per person round trip, from a low of 75,000 up to 242,000. Under 86,500 points is great, under 116,000 is good. Above 242,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin. The same seats bought with cash run roughly $3,500 to $7,000.
Which cards' points get me to London?
The routes we track book through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, British Airways Club Avios, United MileagePlus, which Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Bilt Points, Citi ThankYou Points points can transfer into. Starting from zero, the planner's fastest two cards for this trip are the American Express Gold Card and the Capital One Venture X. Transfers are one way, so confirm award space before you move points.
When should I book?
Award calendars typically open about 11 months (roughly 330 days) before departure, and partner saver seats go first. For a Sep 2027 trip that means searching from Oct 2026; the plan works backward from that date so your points land before the window opens.
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