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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 10 October 2025.

Thu 6/1106:00LHR - LAX
1 stop16h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 15/1116:45LAX - LHR
1 stop16h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10£362
Wed 5/1118:30LHR - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 13/1116:45LAX - LHR
1 stop18h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10£363
Mon 17/1116:35LGW - LAX
1 stop30h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 2/1216:45LAX - LGW
1 stop33h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/10£364
Thu 6/1106:00LHR - LAX
1 stop16h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 13/1116:45LAX - LHR
1 stop16h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10£365
Thu 20/1106:00LHR - LAX
1 stop16h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 22/116:45LAX - LHR
1 stop16h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/10£369
Wed 5/1113:40LHR - LAX
1 stop33h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 18/1116:45LAX - LHR
1 stop21h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/10£375
Wed 5/1110:40LGW - LAX
1 stop36h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 18/1116:45LAX - LGW
1 stop33h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10£377
Wed 5/1118:30LHR - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 15/1116:45LAX - LHR
1 stop21h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10£378
Wed 5/1116:35LGW - LAX
1 stop30h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 15/1116:45LAX - LGW
1 stop33h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10£380
Mon 17/1116:35LGW - LAX
1 stop30h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 25/1116:45LAX - LGW
1 stop33h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10£381
Fri 7/1116:40LGW - SFO
1 stop30h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 14/1119:10SFO - LGW
1 stop30h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/10£382
Sat 8/1106:00LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 15/1116:35SFO - LHR
1 stop22h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/10£384

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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 10 October 2025.

Return from

£360

One-way from

£270

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£480

Good round-trip deal

£361 or less

Good one-way deal

£270 or less
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  • 6/11-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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  • 18h 25m total
  • London to California
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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Wed 21/1

17:50-19:10

1 stop33h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

19:50-22:00

1 stop18h 10m

£401

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

06:30-21:14

2 stops22h 44m

Ontario

Mon 2/3

06:45-12:50

1 stop22h 05m

£423

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 20/1

10:20-17:00

1 stop14h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 30/1

19:30-09:35

2 stops30h 05m

£426

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

15:35-14:35

2 stops31h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

16:40-18:30

1 stop17h 50m

£426

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

15:35-14:35

2 stops31h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

17:40-18:50

2 stops18h 10m

£428

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Mon 22/12

10:45-19:50

1 stop17h 05m

Ontario

Mon 12/1

13:00-10:00

1 stop13h 00m

£432

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Thu 25/12

10:45-22:33

1 stop19h 48m

Ontario

Mon 5/1

17:05-10:00

1 stop32h 55m

£432

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Wed 24/12

12:30-10:05

1 stop29h 35m

Ontario

Mon 5/1

17:05-10:00

1 stop32h 55m

£432

LondonLos Angeles

STN - LAX

STNLAX

London Stansted

Wed 12/11

08:05-11:45

2 stops35h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/11

13:45-20:05

2 stops22h 20m

£435

LondonLos Angeles

STN - LAX

STNLAX

London Stansted

Tue 16/12

07:40-18:05

1 stop18h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/1

19:55-20:55

1 stop17h 00m

£436

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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 20 hours 17 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 Wednesday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 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 £326
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £364
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £358
KLM
KLM
From £345

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 10 October 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 10 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, andNorse Atlantic UK. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
665 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,465 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,446 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

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?

    Fresno Airterminal is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Fresno Airterminal typically cost £22, while return flights cost around £18.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £776, however they can be found for as little as £34.

  • 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 25 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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