Fly Virgin Atlantic New Business Class to London from 24K Points One Way

Fly Virgin Atlantic's New Business Class (A330-900neo) to London LHR starting from 24,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points each way on select dates, thanks to the Chase Ultimate Rewards 25% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club offer. This is an excellent rate if you can get the dates to work for you, especially if you've earned plenty of Ultimate Rewards points via the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Chase Sapphire Preferred, or Chase Ink Business Preferred Credit Card.

The 25% transfer bonus is valid until June 15, 2025, but the Virgin Atlantic award space is likely to book out soon, so move quickly. Keep in mind that taxes/fees are lower ex-U.S. flying to the UK (~$260 one way) and much higher ex-UK due to the UK's high Air Passenger Duty (APD), such that roundtrip will incur ~$900 in taxes/fees on these awards.

The best seats are on the A330-900neo and A330-300, which are a few of the flights to and from Washington, DC IAD. All flights from San Francisco and Los Angeles, and most from Atlanta, New York, and Washington Dulles, are on Virgin Atlantic's older A330-300 and 787. Note that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club charges 29,000 points from ATL, IAD and JFK (24,000 Ultimate Rewards points with the 25% transfer bonus) and 41K points from LAS and SFO (33K Ultimate Rewards points with the transfer bonus).

Award Availability

Atlanta ATL to Manchester

ATL-Manchester MAN: a few July and Nov. 2025 dates, a few Jan., Feb., March 2026 dates
MAN-ATL: Several June, Nov., Dec. 2025 and good Jan.-Mar 2026 availability

Las Vegas LAS to London

LHR-LAS: Several Dec. 2025 and Jan.-Feb. 2026 dates

New York JFK to Manchester

JFK-MAN: Several Jan.-March 2026 dates
MAN-JFK: Several June, Aug.-Dec. 2025 dates and good Jan.-March 2026 availability

San Francisco SFO to London

SFO-LHR: A few Dec. 2025-Feb. 2026 dates
LHR-SFO: Several Aug. 2025-Jan. 2026 dates and good Feb.-March 2026 availability

Washington DC IAD to London

IAD-LHR: A few Jan.-March 2026 dates
LHR-IAD: Several June-October 2025 dates and good Nov. 2025-March 2026 availability

Virgin Atlantic Business Class A330-900neo Routes

Virgin Atlantic's A330-900neo routes, which are equipped with private suites with closing doors, tend to be the following, but always double check before booking:

New York JFK (A350 or A330-900neo, check flights)

Depart JFK 6:30pm, Arrive LHR 6:45am (VS46)
Depart JFK 7pm, Arrive LHR the next day at 7:15am (VS10)
Depart LHR 8:20am, Arrive JFK 11:25am (VS3)
Depart LHR 12:55pm, Arrive JFK 4pm (VS45)

Boston BOS

Depart BOS 9:05pm, Arrive LHR the next day at 8:55am (VS158)
Depart BOS 10:10pm, Arrive LHR the next day at 10am (VS12)
Depart LHR 1pm, Arrive BOS 4:05pm (VS157)
Depart LHR 6:05pm, Arrive BOS 9:10pm (VS11)

Virgin Atlantic's A350 Upper Class is available on some flights from ATL, IAD, JFK, LAX and MCO, while its older 787 or A330 may fly on certain dates; check equipment carefully when reserving, but note that there can be last minute equipment swaps.

Where to Stay in London

Our clients' favorite London luxury stays have been at The Emory London, select suites at Claridge's, The Connaught, and The Berkeley, and the Beaumont Mayfair. Also see our Top 20 London Luxury Hotel Offers 2025.