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Cheap flights to California from £171

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CMH — LAX
24 May — 31 May1
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Flights to California in 2024

Find the latest flights to California in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£500

Return from

£359

One-way from

£131
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Los Angeles
One-way flight from London to California

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Cheap flights to California in May & June 2024

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The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to California in May and June 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Los Angeles, California
Sat 1/606:40LHR - LAX
1 stop15h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/5£401
Wed 5/606:40LHR - LAX
1 stop15h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/5£406
Fri 7/606:40LHR - LAX
2 stops39h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/5£407
Thu 6/620:30LHR - LAX
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop19h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/5£409
Mon 3/620:30LHR - LAX
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop19h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/5£412
Wed 19/610:20LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 45mFinnair
Thu 4/719:40LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mFinnair
Deal found 18/5£413
Wed 12/610:20LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/616:40LAX - LHR
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£413
Wed 19/610:20LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 45mFinnair
Wed 3/722:59LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 11mFinnair
Deal found 18/5£414
Mon 17/606:15LHR - LAX
1 stop17h 50mFinnair
Mon 24/606:00LAX - LHR
1 stop17h 40mFinnair
Deal found 18/5£419
Cheap flights to San Francisco, California
Sat 1/615:05LGW - SFO
1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/622:12SFO - LGW
1 stop25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£412
Thu 13/610:10LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 27/623:57SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/5£414
Fri 14/610:10LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Sat 22/613:06SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 04mFinnair
Deal found 18/5£415
Thu 13/614:45LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 31mBritish Airways
Thu 27/623:57SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/5£419
Sat 1/608:10LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 17mBritish Airways
Sat 8/612:10SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/5£420
Sat 8/614:25LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/612:10SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£422
Fri 31/510:10LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 6/623:57SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/5£424
Mon 3/618:45LHR - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 1/116:40SFO - LHR
1 stop22h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 18/5£426
Fri 31/510:10LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 12/612:10SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/5£427
Cheap flights to San Diego, California
Wed 29/514:00LGW - SAN
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/721:57SAN - LGW
1 stop28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£527
Mon 17/610:00LGW - SAN
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/721:57SAN - LGW
1 stop28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£531
Tue 28/520:40LGW - SAN
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/708:35SAN - LGW
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£535
Tue 28/520:40LGW - SAN
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/722:40SAN - LGW
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£540
Fri 17/513:40LHR - SAN
1 stop16h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/511:34SAN - LHR
2 stops15h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/5£543
Thu 30/506:40LHR - SAN
3 stops32h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/622:14SAN - LHR
3 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£544
Tue 28/520:40LGW - SAN
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/722:40SAN - LGW
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£551
Wed 29/514:00LGW - SAN
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/722:40SAN - LGW
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£554
Sat 18/512:00LGW - SAN
2 stops18h 56mDelta
Tue 21/506:35SAN - LGW
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Deal found 17/5£555

California 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for California in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data were last updated on 19 May 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to California in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 13/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 22/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 17/5£359
Fri 6/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 22/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£363
Tue 8/1012:00LGW - LAS
Nonstop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1006:04LAS - LGW
1 stop20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£370
Wed 18/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 25/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£371
Wed 11/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 29/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£372
Tue 3/916:10LHR - LAX
1 stop32h 55mFinnair
Mon 16/917:10LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mFinnair
Deal found 18/5£372
Mon 9/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 22/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£374
Wed 18/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 27/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£376
Thu 5/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 22/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£377

Flights to California departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to California, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.
Users travelling to California last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Tue 28/506:15LHR - LAX
1 stop17h 50mFinnair
Tue 4/615:40LAX - LHR
1 stop13h 05mFinnair
Deal found 18/5£420
Sun 26/514:25LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 55mFinnair
Sun 9/609:00SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 00mFinnair
Deal found 18/5£428
Tue 28/520:40LGW - SAN
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/708:35SAN - LGW
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£535

One-way flights to California

Explore one-way flight options to California for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to California. Book a round-trip flight to California instead by using the search form above.
Thu 30/519:45LGW - LAX
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£171
Tue 17/912:00LGW - SFO
1 stop17h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£199
Thu 30/520:50LGW - SAN
3 stops44h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£221

Direct flights to California

Fri 13/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 22/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 17/5£359
Fri 6/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 22/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£363
Wed 18/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 25/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£371
Wed 11/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 29/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£372
Mon 9/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 22/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£374
Wed 18/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 27/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£376
Thu 5/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 22/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£377
Tue 29/1012:00LGW - LAS
Nonstop10h 40mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 5/1116:45LAS - LGW
Nonstop9h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£382
Sun 29/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 20/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/5£382

Find flights to California within your budget

Locate flights to California that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£359 - £449

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Fri 13/9

Nonstop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/9

Nonstop10h 25m

£359

London GatwickLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

LGW - LAS

LGWLAS

London Gatwick

Tue 8/10

Nonstop10h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/10

1 stop20h 51m

£370

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 3/9

1 stop32h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/9

Nonstop10h 20m

£372

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 21/10

1 stop32h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 4/11

1 stop20h 55m

£385

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 31/10

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 14/11

1 stop19h 10m

£389

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 11/9

1 stop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/9

1 stop14h 05m

£392

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 17/9

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 24/9

1 stop12h 45m

£393

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 23/9

1 stop17h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 30/9

1 stop13h 15m

£407

London CityLos Angeles

LCY - LAX

LCYLAX

London City

Wed 11/9

1 stop36h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 31/10

1 stop16h 45m

£449

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

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Average price of flights to California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to California is currently £197 while a return flight costs £391. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to California (average of £546). Flying to California in July will prove the most costly (average of £790). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£442

February

£438

March

£450

April

£465

May

£544

June

£574

July

£622

August

£556

September

£481

October

£469

November

£430

December

£442

Peak Season:

California is blessed with pleasant weather most of the year, meaning the peak season is year-round. Flights to California can be expensive because of this, so make sure to book in advance to get the best savings on your flight tickets. If you’re a movie fan, you should book your flights to California around February, more specifically to Los Angeles, as it is home to the Academy Awards. You’ll find cheap flights to California are extremely difficult to find around this time of year, as well and in June and August.

Off Season:

The cheapest flights to California are best found around January. Parts of California class this as the rainy season so expect the best discounts on your flight tickets here. That said, cheap flights to California aren’t overly common, so plan in advance and book early to get the best savings.

Temperature and rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LAX

Temperature

14 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to California. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.

To find the cheapest flights to California, it’s recommended to book your flight tickets as early as 6 months in advance. If you’re not flexible enough to plan that far ahead, aim for a minimum of 7 weeks before booking your flights to California. Take into consideration events like the Academy Awards when looking into flights to California as this will increase the price a lot. If you’re flying into Los Angeles try to sit on the right hand side of the plane to get spectacular views of the Hollywood sign, the L.A River and the San Gabriel mountains. Being flexible is the best way to secure a cheap flight to California.

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 19 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Norse Atlantic UK, Finnair and American Airlines to California to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
10,647 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

8.0
Very Good
10,647 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,647 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.9
Good
1,561 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,647 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.8
Good
1,984 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,647 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.8
Good
1,374 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,647 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.7
Good
733 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,647 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

  • How long is the flight to California?

    Flights from London (All airports) to Los Angeles – 11 hours 20 minutes Flights from Manchester to San Francisco – 13 hours 20 minutes Flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles – 13 hours 00 minutes Flights from Glasgow to San Francisco – 12 hours 10 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to California?

    Depending where you want to go, your flights to California will probably be operated by British Airways, Air Canada, KLM or Iberia. The cost of flights to California are relatively similar regardless of who you fly with, so it’s better to compare each airline and see what benefits they offer. British Airways for example offer complimentary snacks and drinks for the duration of the flight.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Los Angeles International: Downtown LA is located around 30km from LAX airport. The easiest and cheapest option is to get a free shuttle bus from the airport. Outside of arrivals you should take either shuttle G or C. C takes you to the Metro bus centre and from there you can either continue on your way to downtown LA or if you’re staying in Hollywood or Santa Monica, you can find means of transport from here. You can also jump in a taxi if you want convenient and fast travel from the airport, however the price won’t be cheap and it is expected that you tip your driver. This is a good option if there are a few of you to split the fare. San Francisco International: The easiest and most convenient way to travel from the airport to the city is from the BART station. It’s located in the International Terminal, and you can take a free AirTrain from all terminals to the BART station. You will need to buy a ticket from the BAET station before you travel, or you can book in advance and exchange your voucher for the correct ticket, which is kind of like a debit card which you keep for your time in San Francisco. Another option is to get a taxi from outside of the airport, although this can be costly if you’re travelling alone. You can also take a shuttle or shared van from the airport, simply tell the driver where you want to go and he’ll add you to his route and tell you the price.

  • What is good to know if travelling to California?

    Los Angeles is littered with art work, some better than others, so save yourself some time and check out these 5 mind-blowing murals! L.A also offers fantastic food on-the-move, so what better way to enjoy your lunch than from one of the tastiest food trucks in Los Angeles! If your flights to California take you to San Francisco, you simply must go surfing. Here is a list of the best surf spots San Francisco has to offer! Sacramento might not be the most popular destination in California compared to place like Los Angeles, but it does boast a fabulous selection of wine, in fact, here are the best wineries in Sacramento.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to California if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Norse Atlantic UK is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    Burbank Bob Hope Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Burbank Bob Hope Airport typically cost £14, while return flights cost around £13.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £100, however they can be found for as little as £16.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Airport?

    Yes. Los Angeles Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles Airport (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles Airport).

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