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17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy

Flights to California in 2025

Find the latest flights to California in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 17 September 2025.

Return from

£349

One-way from

£236

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£400

Good round-trip deal

£334 or less

Good one-way deal

£231 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 6/10-15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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  • 32h 20m total
  • London to California
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Mon 6/1020:55LHR - LAX
1 stop22h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 15/1015:30LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/9£349
Tue 23/906:30LHR - LAX
1 stop13h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 30/920:05LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/9£350
Tue 7/1006:30LHR - LAX
1 stop13h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 17/1015:30LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/9£350
Sat 20/909:50LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 24/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/9£350
Wed 8/1015:05LGW - LAX
1 stop25h 58mBritish Airways
Tue 21/1007:00LAX - LGW
1 stop17h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/9£351
Thu 25/906:55LHR - LAX
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Thu 9/1016:40LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 14/9£352
Fri 26/906:00LHR - LAX
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1008:25LAX - LHR
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£353
Mon 22/906:00LHR - LAX
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1007:00LAX - LHR
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£353
Thu 30/1009:00LHR - LAX
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1119:00LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£354
Thu 30/1008:50LHR - LAX
1 stop17h 40mAer Lingus
Fri 7/1120:15LAX - LHR
1 stop12h 35mAer Lingus
Deal found 15/9£355
Thu 6/1112:10LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 20mAer Lingus
Thu 13/1120:15LAX - LHR
1 stop16h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 14/9£356
Wed 29/1020:25LHR - ONT
2 stops33h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 5/1107:05ONT - LHR
1 stop17h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9£361

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 8/11

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

19:00-13:30

Nonstop10h 30m

£359

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

09:00-17:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

20:00-13:30

Nonstop10h 30m

£360

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

09:00-17:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

00:25-05:55

1 stop21h 30m

£360

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 20/2

08:45-05:55

1 stop13h 10m

£360

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 5/11

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

19:00-13:30

Nonstop10h 30m

£361

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 8/11

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

00:25-05:55

1 stop21h 30m

£361

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 7/11

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

00:25-05:55

1 stop21h 30m

£361

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

05:30-13:05

1 stop14h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

19:00-13:30

Nonstop10h 30m

£364

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

07:40-15:15

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

08:45-06:20

1 stop14h 35m

£365

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

10:05-20:04

1 stop16h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/11

09:30-06:50

1 stop13h 20m

£377

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Best time to book a flight to California

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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 19 hours 57 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to California. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to California should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 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 £443
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £483
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £481
KLM
KLM
From £459

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to California are Delta, Finnair 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).

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 17 September 2025.
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 17 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, andNorse Atlantic UK. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
664 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.1
Good
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,363 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

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

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

    Imperial County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Imperial County typically cost £16, while return flights cost around £20.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £68, however they can be found for as little as £27.

  • 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 40 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Hollywood Walk of Fame?

    f being close to Hollywood Walk of Fame is important to you, you’ll want to land at Los Angeles Airport.

  • 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. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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