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Cheap flights from Birmingham to California from £257

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 27 January 2026.

Mon 9/218:55
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/219:50
LAX
-
BHX
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£409
Mon 2/319:10
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/317:40
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/1£429
Mon 2/319:10
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/317:40
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/1£430
Wed 11/319:10
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop29h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 18/320:30
LAX
-
BHX
1 stop15h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/1£436
Wed 18/309:00
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop15h 35m
SWISS
Mon 23/320:10
LAX
-
BHX
1 stop29h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 27/1£438
Wed 18/306:00
BHX
-
LAX
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/320:10
LAX
-
BHX
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£440
Wed 18/306:00
BHX
-
LAX
2 stops19h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/316:54
LAX
-
BHX
2 stops41h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/1£445
Wed 11/309:00
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop15h 35m
SWISS
Wed 18/313:25
LAX
-
BHX
2 stops21h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 25/1£447
Mon 2/312:40
BHX
-
SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/317:40
SFO
-
BHX
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£447
Mon 23/206:00
BHX
-
SNA
2 stops22h 50m
Lufthansa
Mon 2/313:20
SNA
-
BHX
2 stops25h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/1£451
Wed 11/306:00
BHX
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 18/307:00
LAX
-
BHX
2 stops22h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1£451
Sat 21/206:00
BHX
-
SNA
2 stops35h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 28/212:23
SNA
-
BHX
2 stops40h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1£452

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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£409

One-way from

£257

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£554
9/2-24/2
  • 9/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 50m total
  • Birmingham to California
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11/2
  • 11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • Birmingham to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£60 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 27 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to California that are best for you.

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Birmingham

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Mon 9/2

18:55-18:05

1 stop31h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

19:50-12:30

1 stop32h 40m

£409

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

19:10-14:35

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

17:40-18:30

1 stop17h 50m

£429

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 11/3

19:10-18:00

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

20:30-18:30

1 stop15h 00m

£436

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 18/3

09:00-17:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

20:10-08:10

1 stop29h 00m

£438

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 18/3

06:00-18:45

2 stops19h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

20:10-08:10

1 stop29h 00m

£440

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 18/3

06:00-18:45

2 stops19h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

16:54-17:05

2 stops41h 11m

£445

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

12:40-14:35

2 stops33h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

17:40-22:15

2 stops21h 35m

£447

BirminghamSanta Ana

BHX - SNA

BHXSNA

Birmingham

Mon 23/2

06:00-20:50

2 stops22h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/3

15:45-22:45

2 stops23h 00m

£451

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Thu 12/3

06:00-14:05

1 stop15h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

00:55-12:35

2 stops28h 40m

£451

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 11/3

06:00-14:05

1 stop15h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

07:00-12:45

2 stops22h 45m

£451

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to California (average of £347). Flying from Birmingham to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £480). 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 27 January 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
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,747 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,701 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 £438, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in California from Birmingham in 15h 35m. There are 5353 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 - San Francisco. You may also consider Birmingham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Birmingham - Los Angeles.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to California.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to California (average of £347). Flying from Birmingham to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £480). 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 27 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£378Average£483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£445Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£451Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£455Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£463Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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DeltaCheapest£463Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£471Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£483Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Aer LingusCheapest£503Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£518Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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