Cheap flights from Birmingham to California from £257

BHX — LAX
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to California

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to California

Thu 3/1214:15 -
2 stops32h 35m
Thu 10/1216:45 -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 3/11£476
Wed 2/1213:50 -
2 stops35h 10m
Wed 9/1219:30 -
2 stops18h 20m
Deal found 3/11£518
Wed 16/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 27/1216:45 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 3/11£531
Wed 2/1219:10 -
1 stop29h 50m
Sun 6/1219:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 31/10£542
Tue 15/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sat 9/116:45 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 4/11£552
Mon 9/1106:05 -
1 stop17h 30m
Wed 18/1117:20 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 1/11£558
Wed 2/1220:45 -
1 stop23h 00m
Wed 9/1213:50 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 3/11£560
Mon 30/1119:10 -
2 stops30h 49m
Mon 7/1219:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 31/10£564
Wed 2/1206:00 -
2 stops18h 24m
Wed 9/1218:55 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 3/11£571
Sun 6/1219:10 -
1 stop29h 50m
Thu 10/1219:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 2/11£577
Tue 15/1206:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Sat 9/113:00 -
2 stops16h 35m
Deal found 4/11£583
Tue 1/1219:10 -
2 stops32h 51m
Tue 8/1219:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 1/11£591

Find flight deals from Birmingham to California

Round-trip from

£448

One-way from

£257

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£608
18/1-31/1
  • 18/1-31/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • Birmingham to California
13/1-31/12
  • 13/1-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • Birmingham to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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BirminghamOakland

BHX Birmingham - OAK Oakland

BHXOAK

Birmingham

Thu 3/12

14:15-18:12

3 stops59h 57m

Oakland

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£400

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX Birmingham - LAX Los Angeles

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Thu 4/3

08:10-18:40

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£405

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX Birmingham - LAX Los Angeles

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Fri 15/1

06:15-18:40

1 stop20h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£419

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Sat 5/12

07:30-08:30

3 stops33h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£430

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX Birmingham - LAX Los Angeles

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Tue 29/12

10:30-18:56

3 stops40h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£435

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX Birmingham - LAX Los Angeles

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 25/11

13:25-15:15

2 stops33h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£445

BirminghamOntario

BHX Birmingham - ONT Ontario

BHXONT

Birmingham

Thu 4/3

06:00-16:35

2 stops18h 35m

Ontario

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£448

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX Birmingham - LAX Los Angeles

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Tue 22/12

06:40-08:24

3 stops57h 44m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£456

BirminghamOntario

BHX Birmingham - ONT Ontario

BHXONT

Birmingham

Tue 12/1

06:00-12:19

2 stops38h 19m

Ontario

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£478

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX Birmingham - LAX Los Angeles

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 23/12

08:55-15:15

2 stops38h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£485

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to California (average of £578). Flying from Birmingham to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £772). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Birmingham to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Birmingham to California flights typically cost between £522 and £709 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £448 on Multiple Airlines (18 Jan–31 Jan).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to California?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to California, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Birmingham to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to California?

    Most people fly from Birmingham (BHX) if they book a flight from Birmingham to California. Birmingham is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Birmingham’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to California?

    For as low as £710, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in California from Birmingham in 19h 31m. There are 5321 mi between Birmingham and California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Birmingham to California?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to California (average of £578). Flying from Birmingham to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £772). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Birmingham to California

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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£322Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£422Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£429Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£466Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£469Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£494Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£526Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest£531Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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