How long is the flight from Bristol to California?

For as low as £487, Virgin Atlantic can have you in California from Bristol in 13h 35m. There are 5370 mi between Bristol and California. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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.

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 routes from Bristol to California?

While some choose either Bristol - San Francisco or Bristol - Los Angeles, Bristol - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Bristol to California.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Bristol to California?

Consider British Airways, Aer Lingus or KLM when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Bristol to California.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bristol to California?

Find a great deal and save up to 72% by booking at least 11 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Bristol to California within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £447.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bristol to California?

February can be a great time to fly to California from Bristol with a flight ticket averaging about £653. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as £464. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Bristol to California?

Bristol (BRS), located 7.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Bristol to California.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Bristol to California?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bristol 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.

£330+ Flights from Bristol to California

Cheap flight deals from Bristol to California

Round-trip from	£486
One-way from	£330
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£530

Virgin Atlantic
29/10-5/11
4 total stops
43h 30m total
Bristol to California

Search Deals

30/10
3 total stops
55h 58m total
Bristol to California

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£69 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Search Deals

Find flight deals from Bristol to California

Cheapest flights from Bristol to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bristol to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Wed 29/1006:00BRS - LAX

2 stops25h 31mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1111:11LAX - BRS

2 stops17h 59mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£486

Wed 8/1006:15BRS - LAX

1 stop13h 35mDelta

Wed 5/1113:45LAX - BRS

1 stop19h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/9£487

Wed 29/1006:00BRS - LAX

2 stops21h 30mDelta

Wed 5/1114:15LAX - BRS

2 stops18h 40mDelta

Deal found 14/9£490

Tue 23/906:20BRS - SFO

2 stops44h 28mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 7/1005:55SFO - BRS

2 stops32h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£492

Mon 22/917:35BRS - SFO

1 stop26h 10mKLM

Mon 6/1015:23SFO - BRS

2 stops17h 37mKLM

Deal found 14/9£492

Wed 24/906:15BRS - SFO

2 stops17h 45mKLM

Wed 8/1015:23SFO - BRS

2 stops17h 37mKLM

Deal found 14/9£496

Mon 22/906:15BRS - SJC

2 stops19h 59mDelta

Mon 6/1013:20SJC - BRS

2 stops15h 55mDelta

Deal found 14/9£496

Mon 13/1018:10BRS - LAX

2 stops35h 36mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1019:50LAX - BRS

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£504

Mon 13/1013:50BRS - LAX

1 stop33h 00mKLM

Mon 20/1013:50LAX - BRS

1 stop15h 25mKLM

Deal found 13/9£511

Tue 28/1006:00BRS - SFO

1 stop13h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 4/1113:55SFO - BRS

1 stop19h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9£514

Mon 13/1006:15BRS - LAX

2 stops21h 14mDelta

Mon 20/1008:50LAX - BRS

2 stops20h 25mDelta

Deal found 13/9£515

Mon 22/906:15BRS - SFO

1 stop13h 30mDelta

Thu 9/1010:40SFO - BRS

2 stops22h 20mDelta

Deal found 14/9£522

Best flights from Bristol to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Bristol to California that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Wed 29/1006:00BRS - LAX

2 stops25h 31mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1111:11LAX - BRS

2 stops17h 59mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£486

Wed 29/1006:00BRS - LAX

1 stop13h 45mKLM

Wed 5/1113:45LAX - BRS

1 stop34h 40mKLM

Deal found 14/9£487

Wed 8/1006:15BRS - LAX

1 stop13h 35mDelta

Wed 5/1113:45LAX - BRS

1 stop19h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/9£487

Mon 13/1018:10BRS - LAX

2 stops35h 36mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1019:50LAX - BRS

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£504

Wed 29/1006:00BRS - LAX

1 stop13h 45mDelta

Wed 5/1110:53LAX - BRS

2 stops22h 02mDelta

Deal found 14/9£487

Wed 29/1006:00BRS - SFO

2 stops16h 59mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1105:55SFO - BRS

2 stops18h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£492

Wed 29/1013:40BRS - SFO

1 stop30h 10mKLM

Wed 5/1113:55SFO - BRS

1 stop15h 15mKLM

Deal found 14/9£492

Tue 28/1006:00BRS - SFO

1 stop13h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 4/1111:25SFO - BRS

2 stops21h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9£492

Wed 29/1006:00BRS - SFO

1 stop13h 50mDelta

Wed 5/1110:40SFO - BRS

2 stops22h 15mDelta

Deal found 14/9£492

Mon 13/1013:50BRS - LAX

1 stop33h 00mKLM

Mon 20/1013:50LAX - BRS

1 stop15h 25mKLM

Deal found 13/9£511

Mon 13/1006:15BRS - LAX

2 stops21h 14mDelta

Mon 20/1008:50LAX - BRS

2 stops20h 25mDelta

Deal found 13/9£515

Fri 6/306:00BRS - LAX

1 stop13h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 10/309:35LAX - BRS

2 stops29h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/9£522

Last-minute flights from Bristol to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Bristol to California. Data last updated 15 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 22/917:35BRS - SFO

1 stop26h 10mKLM

Mon 6/1015:23SFO - BRS

2 stops17h 37mKLM

Deal found 14/9£492

Mon 22/906:15BRS - SJC

2 stops19h 59mDelta

Mon 6/1013:20SJC - BRS

2 stops15h 55mDelta

Deal found 14/9£496

Mon 22/906:15BRS - SFO

1 stop13h 30mDelta

Thu 9/1010:40SFO - BRS

2 stops22h 20mDelta

Deal found 14/9£522

Tue 23/906:20BRS - SFO

2 stops44h 28mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 7/1005:55SFO - BRS

2 stops32h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£492

Wed 24/906:15BRS - SFO

2 stops17h 45mKLM

Wed 8/1015:23SFO - BRS

2 stops17h 37mKLM

Deal found 14/9£496

Wed 8/1006:15BRS - LAX

1 stop13h 35mDelta

Wed 5/1110:15LAX - BRS

2 stops22h 40mDelta

Deal found 14/9£487

Mon 13/1018:10BRS - LAX

2 stops35h 36mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1019:50LAX - BRS

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£504

Mon 13/1013:50BRS - LAX

1 stop33h 00mKLM

Mon 20/1013:50LAX - BRS

1 stop15h 25mKLM

Deal found 13/9£511

Mon 13/1006:15BRS - LAX

2 stops21h 14mDelta

Mon 20/1008:50LAX - BRS

2 stops20h 25mDelta

Deal found 13/9£515

Tue 28/1006:00BRS - SFO

1 stop13h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 4/1113:55SFO - BRS

1 stop19h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9£514

Wed 29/1006:00BRS - LAX

2 stops25h 31mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1111:11LAX - BRS

2 stops17h 59mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£486

Wed 29/1006:00BRS - LAX

2 stops17h 00mKLM

Wed 5/1113:45LAX - BRS

1 stop19h 10mKLM

Deal found 14/9£490

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BristolLos Angeles

BRS - LAX

BRSLAX

Bristol

Wed 29/10

06:00-00:31

2 stops25h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

11:11-13:10

2 stops17h 59m

£486

BristolLos Angeles

BRS - LAX

BRSLAX

Bristol

Wed 29/10

06:00-12:45

1 stop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

13:45-08:25

1 stop34h 40m

£487

BristolLos Angeles

BRS - LAX

BRSLAX

Bristol

Wed 8/10

06:15-11:50

1 stop13h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

13:45-16:55

1 stop19h 10m

£487

BristolLos Angeles

BRS - LAX

BRSLAX

Bristol

Wed 29/10

06:00-12:45

1 stop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

10:53-16:55

2 stops22h 02m

£487

BristolSan Francisco

BRS - SFO

BRSSFO

Bristol

Wed 29/10

06:00-15:59

2 stops16h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

05:55-08:25

2 stops18h 30m

£492

BristolSan Francisco

BRS - SFO

BRSSFO

Bristol

Tue 28/10

06:00-12:50

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

11:25-16:55

2 stops21h 30m

£492

BristolSan Francisco

BRS - SFO

BRSSFO

Bristol

Wed 29/10

13:40-12:50

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

13:55-13:10

1 stop15h 15m

£492

BristolSan Francisco

BRS - SFO

BRSSFO

Bristol

Wed 29/10

06:00-12:50

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

10:40-16:55

2 stops22h 15m

£492

BristolLos Angeles

BRS - LAX

BRSLAX

Bristol

Mon 13/10

18:10-21:46

2 stops35h 36m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

19:50-12:00

1 stop32h 10m

£504

BristolLos Angeles

BRS - LAX

BRSLAX

Bristol

Mon 13/10

13:50-14:50

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

13:50-13:15

1 stop15h 25m

£511

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/9

Showing 1-10 of 31 results

Best time to book a flight from Bristol to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Bristol with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bristol to California (average of £575). Flying from Bristol 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 BRS to CA?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Bristol to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Aer Lingus

7.2

Good

1,270 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,361 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Bristol to California?
Bristol (BRS), located 7.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Bristol to California.
How long is the flight from Bristol to California?
For as low as £487, Virgin Atlantic can have you in California from Bristol in 13h 35m. There are 5370 mi between Bristol and California. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Bristol to California?
While some choose either Bristol - San Francisco or Bristol - Los Angeles, Bristol - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Bristol to California.
Can I find deals for flights from Bristol to California that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bristol to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bristol to California?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bristol to California.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bristol to California?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bristol 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 Bristol to California?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bristol to California (average of £575). Flying from Bristol 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes for Bristol to California

Heathrow to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Heathrow to Newark flights

Heathrow to LaGuardia flights

Gatwick to Newark flights

London City to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Gatwick to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Gatwick to LaGuardia flights

London City to Newark flights

Heathrow to Miami flights

Heathrow to Orlando flights

Stansted to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Heathrow to Los Angeles flights

Luton to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Heathrow to Boston flights

Stansted to Newark flights

Manchester to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Heathrow to San Francisco flights

London City to LaGuardia flights

Luton to Newark flights

Heathrow to Dallas/Fort Worth flights

Heathrow to O'Hare Intl flights

Heathrow to Dulles Intl flights

Heathrow to Las Vegas flights

Gatwick to Orlando flights

Heathrow to Baltimore flights

Manchester to Orlando flights

Heathrow to Seattle flights

London City to Miami flights

Heathrow to Tampa flights

Manchester to Newark flights

Gatwick to Miami flights

London City to Orlando flights

Manchester to LaGuardia flights

Heathrow to Atlanta flights

Heathrow to Hobby flights

London City to Los Angeles flights

Edinburgh to Newark flights

London City to Boston flights

Heathrow to George Bush Intcntl flights

Gatwick to Los Angeles flights

Gatwick to Boston flights

Heathrow to Sky Harbor Intl flights

Gatwick to Las Vegas flights

Gatwick to San Francisco flights

Edinburgh to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Gatwick to O'Hare Intl flights

Heathrow to Midway flights

Stansted to Miami flights

Heathrow to Austin flights

Heathrow to Reagan-National flights

Complete your trip

California car hire

Los Angeles Airport car hire

San Francisco Airport car hire

San Diego Airport car hire

San Jose Airport car hire

Sacramento Intl Airport car hire

Ontario Airport car hire

Oakland Airport car hire

Burbank Bob Hope Airport car hire

Palm Springs Airport car hire

Long Beach Municipal Airport car hire

Fresno Airterminal Airport car hire

Direct flights to United States

Top 4 airlines flying from Bristol to California

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£423	Average£585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	Cheapest£461	Average£634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£515	Average£777	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
British Airways	Cheapest£595	Average£769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Bristol to California?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to California from Bristol today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Bristol to California?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to California from Bristol.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Bristol to California with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Bristol to California with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Bristol to California become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to California from Bristol today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from Bristol to California from £330

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from Bristol to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Bristol to California flight deals. Data was last updated 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals from Bristol to California

Cheapest flights from Bristol to CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Bristol to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bristol to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bristol to California that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from Bristol to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Bristol with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Bristol 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 15 September 2025.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Bristol to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bristol 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 Bristol to California?

How long is the flight from Bristol to California?

What are the most popular routes from Bristol to California?

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

How can I find direct flights from Bristol to California?

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

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Bristol to California

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 4 airlines flying from Bristol to California

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Bristol to California?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Bristol to California?

Can Cheapflights find flights from Bristol to California with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Bristol to California become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Bristol to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bristol to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.