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Cheap flights from Birmingham to California from £245

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — LAX
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to California

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 March 2026.

Mon 24/819:15
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 31/819:10
LAX
-
BHX
1 stop15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/2£406
Fri 28/819:15
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/919:10
LAX
-
BHX
1 stop15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/2£416
Tue 1/919:15
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 15/919:10
LAX
-
BHX
1 stop15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/2£417
Mon 31/819:15
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/919:10
LAX
-
BHX
1 stop34h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/2£420
Mon 7/919:15
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 17/919:10
LAX
-
BHX
1 stop34h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/2£426
Thu 16/419:15
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 1/516:45
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/2£432
Tue 1/919:15
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/919:10
LAX
-
BHX
1 stop34h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/2£443
Wed 8/418:20
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/419:40
SFO
-
BHX
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£445
Sat 18/418:00
BHX
-
SFO
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/419:40
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£447
Wed 22/419:15
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 28/416:45
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/2£456
Mon 13/419:15
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 20/416:45
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/3£457
Tue 1/919:15
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 30/919:10
LAX
-
BHX
1 stop15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/2£460

Find flight deals from Birmingham to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to California flight deals. Data was last updated 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£406

One-way from

£245

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£614
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 24/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Birmingham to California
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4/5
  • 4/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Birmingham to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Thu 16/4

19:15-16:50

1 stop29h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/5

14:00-18:35

2 stops20h 35m

£514

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 8/4

07:20-18:10

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/4

18:25-11:25

2 stops33h 00m

£587

BirminghamSan Diego

BHX - SAN

BHXSAN

Birmingham

Mon 13/4

20:15-11:50

1 stop23h 35m

San Diego

Mon 20/4

10:05-12:40

2 stops18h 35m

£587

BirminghamSanta Ana

BHX - SNA

BHXSNA

Birmingham

Mon 13/4

05:55-17:23

2 stops19h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 20/4

11:10-17:25

2 stops22h 15m

£592

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Tue 14/4

05:55-13:10

1 stop15h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

08:47-17:35

2 stops24h 48m

£593

BirminghamSan Jose

BHX - SJC

BHXSJC

Birmingham

Tue 14/4

05:55-21:07

2 stops23h 12m

San Jose

Tue 21/4

06:30-09:50

2 stops19h 20m

£596

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 15/4

05:55-15:25

2 stops17h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

09:51-13:40

2 stops19h 49m

£598

BirminghamSanta Ana

BHX - SNA

BHXSNA

Birmingham

Wed 15/4

06:05-09:44

2 stops35h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 22/4

14:40-17:15

2 stops42h 35m

£598

BirminghamSanta Ana

BHX - SNA

BHXSNA

Birmingham

Tue 14/4

05:55-20:47

2 stops22h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 21/4

14:38-17:35

2 stops18h 57m

£598

BirminghamSan Diego

BHX - SAN

BHXSAN

Birmingham

Wed 15/4

06:05-20:39

3 stops22h 34m

San Diego

Wed 22/4

11:01-17:30

2 stops22h 29m

£598

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to California (average of £348). Flying from Birmingham to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £478). 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.

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 2 March 2026.
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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
680 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,464 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,818 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,774 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £592, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in California from Birmingham in 19h 28m. There are 5351 mi between Birmingham and California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular route from Birmingham to California is Birmingham - Los Angeles. You may also consider Birmingham - Long Beach Municipal or Birmingham - San Francisco.

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

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    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to California (average of £348). Flying from Birmingham to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £478). 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 10 airlines flying from Birmingham to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£383Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£451Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£460Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£462Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapest£470Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£477Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£478Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£486Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Aer LingusCheapest£510Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£525Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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