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£418+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to California in 2026

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Cheapest flights to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available to California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 June 2026.

Fri 4/906:55
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops21h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 8/913:56
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop13h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6£418
Wed 8/706:55
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops37h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 13/713:18
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6£420
Fri 20/1109:30
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops21h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 28/1105:00
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop20h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6£421
Mon 2/1109:30
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops21h 36m
United Airlines
Mon 16/1106:00
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6£422
Sat 27/613:00
LHR
-
ONT
1 stop17h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 30/613:50
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/6£435
Wed 8/713:40
LHR
-
ONT
1 stop16h 15m
Lufthansa
Mon 13/706:00
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/6£435
Sun 14/611:25
LHR
-
ONT
1 stop14h 03m
United Airlines
Sun 28/613:18
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop12h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6£442
Sat 27/613:00
LHR
-
ONT
1 stop17h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 30/605:00
ONT
-
LHR
2 stops19h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6£444
Fri 26/613:40
LHR
-
ONT
1 stop16h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 3/713:18
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6£445
Fri 12/613:40
LHR
-
ONT
1 stop16h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 27/605:45
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6£447
Fri 4/909:30
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops35h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 8/905:00
ONT
-
LHR
2 stops17h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/6£453
Fri 3/718:55
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops29h 46m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 10/718:01
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop13h 34m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/6£454

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Return from

£500

One-way from

£349

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£502

Good round-trip deal

£520 or less

Good one-way deal

£295 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 14/7-27/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 05m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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  • British Airways
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 15m total
  • London to California
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LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Fri 4/9

06:55-20:53

2 stops21h 58m

Ontario

Tue 8/9

06:00-08:20

2 stops18h 20m

£418

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

10:30-17:46

1 stop15h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 21/9

11:38-09:05

1 stop13h 27m

£503

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sun 16/8

09:55-13:10

Nonstop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/9

20:10-15:00

Nonstop10h 50m

£505

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Thu 2/7

10:25-23:54

2 stops21h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 14/7

18:25-16:00

1 stop13h 35m

£512

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Sun 16/8

13:40-21:59

1 stop16h 19m

Ontario

Sun 6/9

09:01-07:25

1 stop14h 24m

£513

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Fri 21/8

16:15-22:59

1 stop14h 44m

Ontario

Tue 1/9

13:18-09:40

1 stop12h 22m

£515

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Fri 21/8

16:15-22:59

1 stop14h 44m

Ontario

Sat 29/8

13:18-09:40

1 stop12h 22m

£515

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Tue 6/10

10:35-22:50

2 stops20h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/10

11:00-16:00

2 stops21h 00m

£523

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 23/7

10:55-21:29

1 stop18h 34m

Los Angeles

Fri 14/8

06:00-07:10

1 stop17h 10m

£527

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 5/8

12:50-23:43

1 stop18h 53m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/8

15:50-10:15

Nonstop10h 25m

£531

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Everything you need to know about your flight to California

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from London to California takes 20 hours 32 minutes. Flights to California from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from London to California are scheduled on a Monday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (53 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to California?

The most popular airlines flying from London to California are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa.

British Airways
British Airways
From £302
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £341
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £356
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £349

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to California are Iberia, Norse Atlantic UK and SWISS.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

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

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?

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What are the most popular places to fly to in California?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to California in the last few years. This data was updated on 7 June 2026.
The most popular places in California to fly to are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Oakland.

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 7 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, andNorse Atlantic UK. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,779 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,039 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,028 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

FAQs about flying to California

  • 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, Iberia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

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

    Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles typically cost £21, while return flights cost around £42.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £162, however they can be found for as little as £42.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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