Europe · city
London
United Kingdom
Royal history, world-class museums, and pubs on every corner await you in London.
London has a temperate maritime climate with mild temperatures year-round but frequent cloud cover and rain. May, June, and September offer the best combination of warmth, longer daylight hours, and manageable crowds. Winter months are grey, damp, and chilly, though the city's indoor attractions make it tolerable.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
Aeroplan
via Chase UR / Amex MR
+ $120 taxes
Chase UR or Amex MR transfer to Aeroplan for Air Canada nonstop JFK-LHR; strong availability and reasonable fees.
Flying Blue (Air France/KLM)
via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One
+ $100 taxes
Transfer to Air France/KLM Flying Blue for Delta or Air France flights NYC-LHR; low fees with promo awards common.
Business / First
Aeroplan
via Chase UR / Amex MR
+ $200 taxes
Book Air Canada Signature business class JFK-LHR nonstop; flat-bed seats, great availability from Chase or Amex transfer.
Flying Blue (Air France/KLM)
via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One
+ $180 taxes
Redeem for Air France business class NYC-LHR; business cabin with excellent dining, lower fees than Avios on BA.
Cash equivalent: economy ~$900 · business ~$4,500 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill
Hyatt
World of Hyatt redemptions available; excellent base for West End and Hyde Park exploration.
London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf
Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy redemptions; good transport links via Jubilee line and DLR.
Hilton London Metropole
Hilton
Hilton Honors points; close to Heathrow Express and Hyde Park.
What to see & do
The British Museum
World-class collection of global antiquities including the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles - free admission.
Borough Market
London's most celebrated food market under London Bridge, packed with artisan vendors and street food from around the world.
Shoreditch & East London
London's creative hub with street art, independent boutiques, trendy bars, and the city's best brunch scene.
Tower of London & Tower Bridge
Iconic medieval fortress housing the Crown Jewels, with stunning views of Tower Bridge spanning the Thames.
Day Trip to Stonehenge & Bath
Two-hour train or coach ride to prehistoric Stonehenge and Georgian spa city Bath - a perfect full-day escape.
West End Theatre Show
London's West End rivals Broadway; catch a world-premiere musical or classic play in a historic Victorian theatre.
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 46°F | |
| Feb | 37°F | 48°F | |
| Mar | 40°F | 52°F | |
| Apr | 43°F | 57°F | |
| May | 48°F | 64°F | |
| Jun | 54°F | 70°F | |
| Jul | 58°F | 75°F | |
| Aug | 57°F | 74°F | |
| Sep | 52°F | 68°F | |
| Oct | 46°F | 59°F | |
| Nov | 41°F | 51°F | |
| Dec | 37°F | 46°F |
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