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Cheap flights to California from £172

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CMH — LAX
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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 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£500

Return from

£334

One-way from

£158
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
Tue 4/620:30LHR - LAX
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/5£401
Mon 3/618:40LHR - LAX
1 stop27h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop17h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/5£406
Thu 6/620:30LHR - LAX
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop19h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/5£407
Wed 19/610:20LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 45mFinnair
Mon 1/710:40LAX - LHR
1 stop13h 20mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£412
Sun 2/618:40LHR - LAX
1 stop27h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 29/117:20LAX - LHR
2 stops20h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/5£414
Wed 12/610:20LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 45mFinnair
Wed 19/606:05LAX - LHR
1 stop20h 45mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£415
Sun 2/610:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 20/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£415
Mon 17/610:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 18/716:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£416
Mon 17/616:55LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/1217:45LAX - LHR
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£417
Cheap flights to San Francisco, California
Thu 13/610:40LGW - SFO
2 stops21h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 28/618:57SFO - LGW
2 stops32h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/5£413
Thu 13/610:10LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Sat 29/609:00SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 05mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£415
Fri 7/610:10LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Fri 14/623:57SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 13mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£418
Sun 16/614:45LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 31mFinnair
Sun 7/719:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£420
Sun 16/611:00LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/609:00SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£420
Sat 1/612:15LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 51mFinnair
Fri 7/623:30SFO - LHR
1 stop25h 35mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£421
Sun 2/614:40LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 53mFinnair
Sat 8/623:57SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 13mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£422
Thu 13/611:00LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 53mBritish Airways
Sat 29/612:10SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5£423
Thu 6/606:15LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 13/623:59SFO - LHR
1 stop24h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/5£424
Cheap flights to San Diego, California
Tue 18/609:00LHR - SAN
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Tue 25/611:01SAN - LHR
1 stop12h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5£546
Tue 18/616:20LHR - SAN
1 stop16h 22mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 27/618:30SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/5£560
Mon 24/616:20LHR - SAN
1 stop16h 22mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 20/717:30SAN - LHR
1 stop13h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/5£563
Sat 22/616:20LHR - SAN
1 stop16h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 22/718:28SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/5£564
Mon 17/606:50LHR - SAN
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/608:00SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£566
Wed 26/607:25LHR - SAN
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/708:00SAN - LHR
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£567
Fri 7/610:45LGW - SAN
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/809:23SAN - LGW
1 stop16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£568
Tue 18/609:00LHR - SAN
1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/611:02SAN - LHR
1 stop16h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/5£569
Tue 18/610:40LGW - SAN
2 stops21h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/607:14SAN - LGW
2 stops17h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/5£570

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 835,519 searches and data were last updated on 20 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 11/1010:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 25/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£334
Fri 11/1010:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 25/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£351
Mon 9/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 30/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£364
Wed 18/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 2/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£372
Wed 11/910:20LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 45mFinnair
Mon 16/913:56LAX - LHR
1 stop14h 14mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£373
Mon 9/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 22/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£373
Tue 10/916:10LHR - LAX
1 stop32h 55mFinnair
Tue 24/913:56LAX - LHR
1 stop14h 14mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£375
Wed 16/1007:55LHR - LAX
1 stop16h 10mIberia
Wed 23/1017:10LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mIberia
Deal found 19/5£376
Sat 9/1106:00LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 16/1116:40SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 19/5£380

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 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 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 28/514:05LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 05mIberia
Tue 4/618:15LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mIberia
Deal found 19/5£421
Sun 26/514:25LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 55mFinnair
Sat 8/613:08SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 12mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£441
Fri 24/515:55LHR - SAN
1 stop15h 34mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 29/513:10SAN - LHR
1 stop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/5£577

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 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 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.
Mon 3/620:50LGW - LAX
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£172
Tue 17/912:00LGW - SFO
1 stop17h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£199
Tue 8/1012:00LGW - SAN
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£191

Direct flights to California

Fri 11/1010:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 25/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£334
Fri 11/1010:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 25/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£351
Mon 9/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 30/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£364
Wed 18/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 2/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£372
Mon 9/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 22/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£373
Tue 17/912:00LGW - LAS
Nonstop10h 40mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 24/916:45LAS - LGW
Nonstop9h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£380
Tue 3/911:40LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Tue 10/915:45LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mIberia
Deal found 19/5£381
Sun 13/1010:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 25/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£384
Wed 11/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 16/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£385

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 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£334 - £438

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Fri 11/10

Nonstop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 25/10

Nonstop10h 25m

£334

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 11/9

1 stop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/9

1 stop14h 14m

£373

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 16/10

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 23/10

Nonstop10h 20m

£376

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 9/11

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 16/11

1 stop16h 50m

£380

London GatwickLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

LGW - LAS

LGWLAS

London Gatwick

Sun 15/9

Nonstop10h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 24/9

1 stop26h 56m

£381

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 29/10

1 stop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/11

Nonstop10h 35m

£381

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 31/10

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 14/11

1 stop21h 20m

£388

London GatwickLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Tue 10/9

1 stop15h 48m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/9

1 stop14h 10m

£391

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 13/9

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 21/9

Nonstop10h 20m

£438

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 £187 while a return flight costs £383. 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 20 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Norse Atlantic UK, Finnair and Iberia 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
10,635 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.9
Good
1,558 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,980 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,373 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.7
Good
733 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

  • 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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