The Big Picture
We’ve found dates with the best Premium Economy award availability rates nationwide to the UK, with nonstop flights from ATL, BOS, IAD, JFK, MCO, MIA, and SEA to London (LHR) and Manchester (MAN) on Virgin Atlantic. Travel is available throughout 2026, with all dates showing up to 9 seats, making this an excellent option for both couples and larger groups.
Award pricing ranges from just 10,500–20,000 points each way, with outbound taxes and fees between $237–$297. These flights can be booked directly through Virgin Atlantic, offering a comfortable long-haul experience with extra legroom and upgraded service compared to standard economy. Due to higher taxes and fees on return flights, it may be worth considering alternative programs or carriers for your trip home.
This deal becomes even more compelling with a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic through April 18, 2026. By dividing the award cost by 1.3, the effective pricing drops to approximately 8,100 points for 10,500-point awards and 15,400 points for 20,000-point awards—an exceptional value for premium economy to Europe.
Booking tip: Given the higher taxes and fees on Virgin Atlantic bookings, consider paying with a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare or helps you meet a sign-up bonus to maximize your overall return.
Available Dates
Outbound
ATL to LHR
Nov: 10, 16, 17
Dec: 29
BOS to LHR
April: 28
May: 2, 4
July: 13, 19-21, 26-28
Aug: 3, 9-12, 19, 20
Sept: 14, 28
Oct: 5, 11, 12
Nov: 9, 16
IAD to LHR
May: 4
Oct: 25-27
Nov: 1-3, 7-17, 23, 24, 26-29
Dec: 1, 3, 6-8, 12, 28, 29, 31
JFK to LHR
April: 28
May: 11
July: 13, 18, 27
Aug: 9, 10
Oct: 19, 27
JFK to MAN
May: 24
June: 14
July: 27
Nov: 10, 17
MCO to LHR
July: 20, 23, 27
Aug: 1, 3
MCO to MAN
June: 23, 29
July: 6, 8, 9, 15, 16, 18-28, 30
Aug: 1-4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 23
Oct: 25, 26
MIA to LHR
Oct: 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26
Nov: 3-5, 9, 10, 12
Dec: 2, 23, 24, 28, 31
SEA to LHR
Oct: 18-20
Nov: 9
