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Cheap flights to California from £41

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CMH — LAX
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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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 895,763 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£454

Return from

£419

One-way from

£144
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Los Angeles
One-way flight from London to California

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Cheap flights to California in April & May 2024

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The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to California in April and May 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Los Angeles, California
Fri 17/507:54LAS - LAX
Nonstop1h 22mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/521:30LAX - LAS
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£60
Wed 8/514:40SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/522:43LAX - SFO
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£61
Thu 18/406:05LAS - LAX
Nonstop1h 16mFrontier
Sat 20/421:30LAX - LAS
Nonstop1h 19mFrontier
Deal found 17/4£62
Tue 14/506:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 14/509:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4£65
Tue 23/417:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/422:35LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4£68
Tue 7/510:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Thu 9/522:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 17/4£69
Wed 8/506:54LAS - LAX
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/507:30LAX - LAS
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/4£70
Wed 15/506:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Wed 15/517:05LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 17/4£70
Tue 7/521:44LAS - LAX
1 stop9h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/508:43LAX - LAS
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/4£71
Cheap flights to San Francisco, California
Sat 4/506:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Sat 4/500:58SFO - LAS
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 17/4£63
Sat 4/506:05LAS - SFO
2 stops17h 53mFrontier
Sun 5/514:38SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 17/4£63
Fri 10/506:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Mon 13/506:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 17/4£70
Sat 20/411:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mJetBlue
Mon 22/413:12SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 17/4£73
Thu 25/406:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Sun 28/421:35SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 16/4£79
Sat 4/511:20LAS - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Sat 4/500:58SFO - LAS
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 17/4£84
Tue 23/422:45LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Thu 25/408:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 17/4£88
Sat 20/408:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Tue 23/420:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 17/4£89
Sat 25/517:05LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Tue 28/520:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 40mDelta
Deal found 17/4£90
Cheap flights to San Diego, California
Tue 30/411:59LAX - SAN
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/511:37SAN - LAX
1 stop7h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/4£88
Tue 30/415:49SLC - SAN
1 stop4h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/511:37SAN - SLC
2 stops9h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/4£125
Thu 9/517:15SLC - SAN
Nonstop1h 58mDelta
Sun 19/506:15SAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 05mDelta
Deal found 17/4£126
Thu 16/521:59LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 57mDelta
Thu 23/518:10SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 02mDelta
Deal found 16/4£136
Tue 30/407:32SLC - SAN
2 stops17h 16mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/511:37SAN - SLC
2 stops9h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/4£139
Wed 24/409:00LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 55mDelta
Wed 1/511:00SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 02mDelta
Deal found 17/4£140
Wed 22/505:40DEN - SAN
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Wed 29/511:00SAN - DEN
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 17/4£141
Tue 7/518:10FLL - SAN
Nonstop5h 45mJetBlue
Tue 14/521:45SAN - FLL
Nonstop4h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 17/4£142
Sat 4/515:15SLC - SAN
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Sat 11/506:15SAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 05mDelta
Deal found 17/4£142

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 895,763 searches and data were last updated on 18 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to California in April and May 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 18/406:05LAS - LAX
Nonstop1h 16mFrontier
Sat 20/421:30LAX - LAS
Nonstop1h 19mFrontier
Deal found 17/4£52
Wed 8/508:00LAS - LAX
1 stop8h 05mFrontier
Sat 11/521:30LAX - LAS
Nonstop1h 19mFrontier
Deal found 16/4£55
Tue 7/509:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Wed 8/521:41SFO - LAX
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 16/4£55
Fri 17/507:54LAS - LAX
Nonstop1h 22mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/521:30LAX - LAS
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£60
Thu 18/406:05LAS - LAX
Nonstop1h 16mFrontier
Sat 20/421:30LAX - LAS
Nonstop1h 19mFrontier
Deal found 17/4£62
Mon 16/909:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Fri 20/914:41SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 17/4£63
Wed 8/506:54LAS - LAX
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/507:30LAX - LAS
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/4£70
Fri 10/506:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Mon 13/506:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 17/4£70
Tue 7/521:44LAS - LAX
1 stop9h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/510:42LAX - LAS
1 stop12h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/4£71

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 895,763 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 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.
Thu 25/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Thu 25/409:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4£108
Tue 23/422:45LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Thu 25/408:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 17/4£88
Wed 24/409:00LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 55mDelta
Wed 1/511:00SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 02mDelta
Deal found 17/4£140

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 895,763 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 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.
Sat 21/905:00LAS - LAX
1 stop8h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/4£55
Thu 13/622:09DEN - SFO
Nonstop2h 49mFrontier
Deal found 17/4£41
Thu 2/510:11DEN - SAN
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Deal found 17/4£48

Direct flights to California

Fri 10/506:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Sun 12/506:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 17/4£70
Fri 12/706:05LAS - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 21/721:59LAX - LAS
Nonstop1h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4£73
Tue 30/411:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mJetBlue
Thu 2/513:51SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 16/4£73
Tue 14/506:15SAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 42mSpirit Airlines
Wed 15/508:50SMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/4£80
Fri 19/719:55LAS - LAX
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Sun 21/722:35LAX - LAS
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Deal found 17/4£89
Thu 2/506:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Mon 6/506:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 17/4£89
Sat 25/517:05LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Tue 28/520:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 40mDelta
Deal found 17/4£90
Fri 3/506:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/506:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4£92
Sat 27/406:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sun 28/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4£93

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 895,763 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£55 - £102

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlLos Angeles

LAS - LAX

LASLAX

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/5

1 stop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/5

Nonstop1h 19m

£55

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 7/5

Nonstop1h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

1 stop9h 40m

£55

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlLos Angeles

LAS - LAX

LASLAX

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 17/5

Nonstop1h 22m

Los Angeles

Fri 24/5

Nonstop1h 19m

£60

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 16/9

Nonstop1h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 20/9

Nonstop1h 29m

£63

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlLos Angeles

LAS - LAX

LASLAX

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/5

1 stop9h 28m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/5

1 stop14h 27m

£70

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 10/5

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 12/5

Nonstop1h 35m

£70

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlLos Angeles

LAS - LAX

LASLAX

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/7

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 18/7

Nonstop1h 23m

£73

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 30/4

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

Nonstop1h 29m

£73

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 27/6

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 28/6

Nonstop1h 25m

£102

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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 £48 while a return flight costs £69. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to California (average of £545). Flying to California in July will prove the most costly (average of £786). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£451

February

£447

March

£459

April

£469

May

£512

June

£586

July

£631

August

£566

September

£493

October

£478

November

£438

December

£451

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 28 January 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 18 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Delta and Virgin Atlantic 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.
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

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.

8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

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
1,646 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

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
2,095 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

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
1,388 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

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
750 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

    Los Angeles Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles Airport typically cost £15, while return flights cost around £37.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £443, however they can be found for as little as £49.

  • 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 (11 hours 0 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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