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£151+ Cheap flights to California

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BOS — LAX
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
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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 1,000,913 searches and data was last updated on 26 July 2024.

Return from

£263

One-way from

£151

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£657
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 4/9-18/10
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 50m total
  • London to Los Angeles
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 13/9
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 25m total
  • London to California
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in July 2024

Find flights to California

Browse one-way and return flights deals to California on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 26 July 2024
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Cheap flights to California in July & August 2024

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The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to California in July and August 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Los Angeles, California
Tue 27/814:10STN - LAX
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/915:30LAX - STN
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£310
Sat 31/806:15LHR - LAX
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/919:00LAX - LHR
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£360
Thu 29/814:30LHR - LAX
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/915:30LAX - LHR
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£370
Wed 28/813:45LHR - LAX
1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/915:30LAX - LHR
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£373
Fri 30/814:00LHR - LAX
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/915:30LAX - LHR
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£387
Tue 27/820:35LHR - LAX
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/915:30LAX - LHR
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£391
Sat 31/806:15LHR - LAX
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/921:10LAX - LHR
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£400
Fri 30/820:55LHR - LAX
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1006:50LAX - LHR
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£405
Tue 27/820:35LHR - LAX
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/915:30LAX - LHR
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£406
Cheap flights to San Francisco, California
Thu 29/806:00LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 28/1017:40SFO - LHR
1 stop22h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 25/7£364
Wed 28/807:50LGW - SFO
2 stops34h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/921:45SFO - LGW
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£377
Sun 25/820:30LHR - SFO
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 22/917:40SFO - LHR
1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/7£415
Wed 28/820:30LHR - SFO
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/917:40SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/7£416
Sun 25/820:30LHR - SFO
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 22/917:40SFO - LHR
2 stops19h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/7£440
Thu 29/806:40LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 28/1017:20SFO - LHR
2 stops21h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/7£443
Wed 28/821:05LHR - SFO
2 stops26h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 14/917:40SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/7£443
Sat 24/817:00LHR - SFO
1 stop30h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/917:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/7£455
Sun 25/821:05LHR - SFO
2 stops26h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 22/917:40SFO - LHR
2 stops19h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/7£465
Cheap flights to San Diego, California
Tue 27/809:00LHR - SAN
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Wed 2/1012:45SAN - LHR
1 stop12h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 25/7£503
Tue 27/806:40LHR - SAN
2 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1011:30SAN - LHR
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£506
Sat 31/806:40LHR - SAN
2 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/909:30SAN - LHR
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£530
Wed 28/807:50LGW - SAN
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/922:40SAN - LGW
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£539
Fri 23/809:00LHR - SAN
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Mon 16/1212:00SAN - LHR
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 25/7£542
Sat 31/810:05LHR - SAN
2 stops16h 07mFinnair
Fri 13/915:20SAN - LHR
1 stop13h 25mFinnair
Deal found 25/7£552
Fri 23/815:20LHR - SAN
2 stops58h 00mAustrian Airlines
Mon 16/1207:00SAN - LHR
2 stops42h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 25/7£554
Sat 31/817:00LHR - SAN
3 stops30h 21mFinnair
Fri 13/919:40SAN - LHR
2 stops18h 00mFinnair
Deal found 25/7£561
Wed 28/810:00LGW - SAN
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/918:40SAN - LGW
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£564

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 1,000,913 searches and data were last updated on 26 July 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to California in July and August 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 10/913:10LHR - LAX
1 stop37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/112:55LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£339
Tue 10/921:00LHR - LAX
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/112:55LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£345
Tue 10/913:10LHR - LAX
1 stop37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/112:55LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£347
Mon 9/906:55LHR - LAX
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Mon 23/916:55LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 24/7£353
Mon 9/907:25LHR - LAX
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Mon 23/916:55LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 24/7£353
Wed 11/906:40LHR - LAX
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/107:00LAX - LHR
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£356
Sat 7/910:35LHR - LAX
2 stops59h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 23/916:15LAX - LHR
1 stop19h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 24/7£360
Mon 9/914:10LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 10mBrussels Airlines
Mon 23/912:55LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 24/7£361
Mon 9/906:55LHR - LAX
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Mon 23/912:55LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 25/7£362

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 1,000,913 searches and data was last updated on 26 July 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.
Tue 30/720:30LHR - LAX
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 6/1117:20LAX - LHR
1 stop14h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/7£665
Sun 4/810:35LHR - SFO
2 stops37h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 17/1116:20SFO - LHR
1 stop19h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/7£674
Sat 3/806:40LHR - SAN
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/1008:55SAN - LHR
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£739

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 1,000,913 searches and data was last updated on 26 July 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.
Fri 13/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 24/7£151
Thu 26/912:00LGW - SFO
1 stop27h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£181
Thu 26/912:00LGW - SAN
1 stop33h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£180

Direct flights to California

Wed 4/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 18/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/7£263
Wed 4/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 20/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/7£264
Thu 5/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 20/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/7£265
Fri 27/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 16/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/7£271
Fri 27/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 16/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 26/7£311
Fri 6/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 11/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/7£347
Fri 27/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 9/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/7£378
Sat 7/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 23/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/7£381
Fri 27/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 6/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/7£389

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 1,000,913 searches and data was last updated on 26 July 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£263 - £423

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Wed 4/9

Nonstop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 18/10

Nonstop10h 25m

£263

London GatwickLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Thu 5/9

1 stop31h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 18/10

Nonstop10h 25m

£295

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 9/9

1 stop16h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/9

Nonstop10h 30m

£353

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 7/9

2 stops59h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/9

1 stop17h 25m

£360

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 29/8

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 28/10

1 stop22h 00m

£364

London HeathrowOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Mon 16/9

2 stops33h 44m

Ontario

Mon 23/9

1 stop23h 05m

£404

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 5/9

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 21/9

1 stop18h 30m

£408

London HeathrowOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Mon 16/9

1 stop15h 51m

Ontario

Mon 23/9

2 stops18h 15m

£410

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 1/11

2 stops18h 22m

San Francisco

Fri 15/11

1 stop13h 22m

£423

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Deals found on 25/7

Best time to book a flight to California

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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 23 July 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 26 July 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Norse Atlantic UK, American Airlines and KLM 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.
8.3
Very Good
859 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The people I was next too were a family and they made the flight miserable with their endless complaints and lack of respect; the airline refused to move me to or to give me the seat I needed for my medical condition. The food has never been good and the entertainment is trash. I took this flight based on the fact that it was a last minute booking so I could afford it…

8.3
Very Good
859 reviews
8.3
Very Good
859 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The people I was next too were a family and they made the flight miserable with their endless complaints and lack of respect; the airline refused to move me to or to give me the seat I needed for my medical condition. The food has never been good and the entertainment is trash. I took this flight based on the fact that it was a last minute booking so I could afford it…

8.0
Very Good
9,630 reviews
8.3
Very Good
859 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The people I was next too were a family and they made the flight miserable with their endless complaints and lack of respect; the airline refused to move me to or to give me the seat I needed for my medical condition. The food has never been good and the entertainment is trash. I took this flight based on the fact that it was a last minute booking so I could afford it…

7.9
Good
1,417 reviews
8.3
Very Good
859 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The people I was next too were a family and they made the flight miserable with their endless complaints and lack of respect; the airline refused to move me to or to give me the seat I needed for my medical condition. The food has never been good and the entertainment is trash. I took this flight based on the fact that it was a last minute booking so I could afford it…

7.7
Good
1,799 reviews
8.3
Very Good
859 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The people I was next too were a family and they made the flight miserable with their endless complaints and lack of respect; the airline refused to move me to or to give me the seat I needed for my medical condition. The food has never been good and the entertainment is trash. I took this flight based on the fact that it was a last minute booking so I could afford it…

7.7
Good
1,332 reviews
8.3
Very Good
859 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The people I was next too were a family and they made the flight miserable with their endless complaints and lack of respect; the airline refused to move me to or to give me the seat I needed for my medical condition. The food has never been good and the entertainment is trash. I took this flight based on the fact that it was a last minute booking so I could afford it…

  • When is the best time to fly to California?

    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.

  • 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?

    Burbank Bob Hope is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Burbank Bob Hope typically cost £15, while return flights cost around £9.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £58, however they can be found for as little as £11.

  • 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 35 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Getty Center?

    f being close to Getty Center 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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