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Cheap flights from Birmingham to California from £226

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — LAX
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to California flight deals. Data was last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£472

One-way from

£226

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£649
Air France
  • Air France
  • 17/9-24/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 49m total
  • Birmingham to California
26/8
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 50m total
  • Birmingham to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£90 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Birmingham to California

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 13 June 2025.

Wed 17/909:05BHX - SNA
2 stops19h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/907:15SNA - BHX
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£472
Tue 26/819:10BHX - SFO
1 stop29h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 2/919:40SFO - BHX
1 stop14h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/6£482
Thu 11/919:10BHX - LAX
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 18/921:45LAX - BHX
2 stops56h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/6£497
Thu 11/909:05BHX - LAX
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/915:25LAX - BHX
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£497
Wed 10/906:00BHX - LAX
1 stop13h 50mDelta
Sun 14/908:40LAX - BHX
2 stops16h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/6£498
Wed 10/909:05BHX - LAX
1 stop13h 45mKLM
Sun 14/916:50LAX - BHX
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 11/6£503
Sun 21/906:00BHX - SNA
2 stops24h 19mAir France
Sun 28/907:45SNA - BHX
2 stops17h 45mAir France
Deal found 10/6£521
Mon 16/606:00BHX - SFO
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Thu 10/709:35SFO - BHX
2 stops15h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/6£524
Tue 26/816:40BHX - SFO
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/919:40SFO - BHX
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£525
Wed 25/606:00BHX - LAX
1 stop13h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 2/718:30LAX - BHX
1 stop19h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/6£535
Sun 9/1120:45BHX - LGB
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1107:10LGB - BHX
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£536
Sun 14/906:00BHX - SNA
2 stops20h 20mKLM
Sun 21/908:00SNA - BHX
2 stops16h 20mKLM
Deal found 10/6£539

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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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to California that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSanta Ana

BHX - SNA

BHXSNA

Birmingham

Wed 17/9

09:05-20:39

2 stops19h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 24/9

07:15-09:30

2 stops18h 15m

£472

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 26/8

19:10-16:30

1 stop29h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

19:40-18:35

1 stop14h 55m

£482

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Thu 11/9

19:10-16:20

1 stop29h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 18/9

21:45-13:55

2 stops56h 10m

£497

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Thu 11/9

09:05-14:50

1 stop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 18/9

15:25-13:40

1 stop14h 15m

£497

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 10/9

06:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 14/9

08:40-09:30

2 stops16h 50m

£498

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 10/9

09:05-14:50

1 stop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 14/9

16:50-16:50

1 stop16h 00m

£503

BirminghamSanta Ana

BHX - SNA

BHXSNA

Birmingham

Sun 21/9

06:00-22:19

2 stops24h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 28/9

07:45-09:30

2 stops17h 45m

£521

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 26/8

16:40-16:30

3 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

19:40-23:25

2 stops19h 45m

£525

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX - LAX

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Wed 25/6

06:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/7

18:30-22:10

1 stop19h 40m

£535

BirminghamLong Beach

BHX - LGB

BHXLGB

Birmingham

Sun 9/11

20:45-16:20

2 stops27h 35m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 18/11

07:10-09:40

2 stops18h 30m

£536

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to California

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to California (average of £575). Flying from Birmingham to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Birmingham to California as you normally would.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair from Birmingham to California have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Aer Lingus, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £464. WestJet flights start at £693 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £703 one-way.

  • 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.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to California (average of £575). Flying from Birmingham to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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

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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£374Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£437Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£453Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest£462Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£462Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapest£468Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£469Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£472Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£475Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£498Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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