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£412+ Cheap flights to California

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
22 Jun — 29 Jun1
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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 23 May 2026.

Sat 12/907:25
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop15h 50m
Lufthansa
Sat 7/1108:30
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop13h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/5£478
Wed 29/715:15
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop17h 14m
Delta
Sat 8/812:31
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 34m
Delta
Deal found 18/5£481
Tue 10/1109:15
LCY
-
LAX
1 stop15h 20m
SWISS
Tue 24/1119:10
LAX
-
LCY
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 19/5£482
Thu 24/909:30
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 50m
United Airlines
Thu 1/1013:15
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop14h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5£482
Tue 8/909:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
SWISS
Wed 16/919:35
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop14h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 19/5£482
Thu 3/920:05
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop28h 25m
SWISS
Sat 12/915:40
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 19/5£482
Thu 10/909:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
SWISS
Wed 4/1119:10
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop14h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 20/5£482
Sat 18/709:30
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop17h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 29/707:00
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5£483
Wed 9/909:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
SWISS
Sun 20/919:35
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 20/5£483
Tue 28/711:25
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop16h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 7/807:30
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/5£484
Mon 7/921:15
LGW
-
LAX
2 stops25h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 31/1018:15
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop32h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 21/5£484
Sat 5/907:30
LHR
-
LAX
2 stops21h 04m
Lufthansa
Sat 12/907:00
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 22/5£485

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Return from

£481

One-way from

£396

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£479

Good round-trip deal

£523 or less

Good one-way deal

£293 or less
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  • 29/7-8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 48m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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  • 24/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • London to California
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 28/8

06:00-14:35

1 stop16h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 25/9

16:40-17:45

1 stop17h 05m

£490

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 25/9

13:05-16:25

Nonstop11h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 20/11

12:10-11:50

1 stop15h 40m

£506

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

10:00-16:05

1 stop14h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/11

18:20-15:45

1 stop13h 25m

£523

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

07:05-17:00

2 stops17h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/11

19:30-09:35

2 stops30h 05m

£527

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 5/6

06:30-14:45

1 stop16h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

14:00-15:35

1 stop17h 35m

£543

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

06:30-16:13

2 stops17h 43m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/11

21:50-06:25

1 stop24h 35m

£544

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

19:50-14:40

2 stops26h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

16:45-18:50

2 stops18h 05m

£548

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 22/6

17:45-00:06

1 stop14h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 6/7

07:00-06:20

1 stop15h 20m

£549

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

19:50-14:40

2 stops26h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

16:45-19:55

2 stops19h 10m

£550

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 17/8

11:40-14:55

Nonstop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

10:21-08:05

1 stop13h 44m

£554

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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 47 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 £300
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £339
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £350
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £347

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 78 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 23 May 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 23 May 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

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

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

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

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
9,751 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

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

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

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
8,022 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

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
7,995 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

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 £41.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £163, however they can be found for as little as £41.

  • 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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