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23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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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 18 July 2025.

Return from

£380

One-way from

£254

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£600

Good round-trip deal

£339 or less

Good one-way deal

£212 or less
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  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 5/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 50m total
  • London to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Fri 5/906:40LHR - LAX
1 stop17h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 21/919:30LAX - LHR
1 stop18h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/7£380
Thu 11/918:40LGW - LAX
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Wed 24/919:35LAX - LGW
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Deal found 18/7£381
Mon 1/910:25LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 12/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/7£382
Wed 17/921:05LGW - LAX
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£383
Mon 17/1116:35LGW - LAX
1 stop30h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 29/1116:45LAX - LGW
1 stop33h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 18/7£384
Thu 11/909:25LCY - LAX
1 stop15h 05mSWISS
Wed 24/919:35LAX - LCY
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 18/7£386
Fri 29/818:40LHR - LAX
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/916:40LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£386
Thu 11/907:00LHR - LAX
2 stops17h 30mSWISS
Fri 3/1019:35LAX - LHR
1 stop18h 10mSWISS
Deal found 18/7£389
Sun 7/906:30LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Sun 21/916:40LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 17/7£391
Thu 11/908:45LCY - LAX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/919:35LAX - LCY
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£395
Wed 3/915:05LGW - LAX
1 stop16h 06mBritish Airways
Wed 10/907:00LAX - LGW
1 stop17h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/7£395
Thu 11/908:45LCY - LAX
1 stop16h 10mLufthansa
Sun 28/918:40LAX - LCY
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 18/7£398

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 5/9

06:40-16:20

1 stop17h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 21/9

19:30-21:40

1 stop18h 10m

£380

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Thu 11/9

18:40-16:30

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/9

19:35-17:55

1 stop14h 20m

£381

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

10:25-13:40

Nonstop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/9

16:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£382

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Wed 17/9

21:05-18:05

1 stop29h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 26/9

16:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£383

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Mon 17/11

16:35-15:00

1 stop30h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 29/11

16:45-09:50

1 stop33h 05m

£384

LondonLos Angeles

LCY - LAX

LCYLAX

London City

Thu 11/9

09:25-16:30

1 stop15h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/9

19:35-17:15

1 stop13h 40m

£386

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 29/8

18:40-16:30

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/9

16:40-11:10

Nonstop10h 30m

£386

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sun 7/9

06:30-13:00

1 stop14h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 21/9

16:40-11:10

Nonstop10h 30m

£391

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Wed 3/9

15:05-23:11

1 stop16h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/9

07:00-08:10

1 stop17h 10m

£395

LondonLos Angeles

LCY - LAX

LCYLAX

London City

Thu 11/9

08:45-16:55

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 28/9

18:40-18:35

1 stop15h 55m

£398

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Best time to book a flight to California

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Cheapflights Insights

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 16 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 (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (51 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 £434
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £485
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £480
KLM
KLM
From £459

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

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

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 18 July 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 18 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Delta, Alaska Airlines, andKLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,958 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,958 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,958 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,958 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,374 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,958 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air Transat
7.7
Good
416 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,958 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
817 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,958 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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?

    Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles typically cost £25, while return flights cost around £44.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £65, however they can be found for as little as £58.

  • 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).

  • 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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