How long is the flight from Bristol to California?

For as low as £615, British Airways can have you in California from Bristol in 13h 30m. There are 5286 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 - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Bristol - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Bristol - San Francisco is the most popular route from Bristol to California.

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

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

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	£488
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Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£801

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BRS Bristol - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Bristol

Wed 23/9

08:25-18:25

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

20:10-07:55

1 stop27h 45m

£507

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BRS Bristol - SFO San Francisco

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Bristol

Wed 7/10

14:00-14:40

2 stops32h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

16:45-22:55

3 stops22h 10m

£535

BristolLos Angeles

BRS Bristol - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

BRSLAX

Bristol

Sun 4/10

19:05-08:20

2 stops45h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 23/10

19:50-12:25

1 stop32h 35m

£576

Fastest return journey

BristolLos Angeles

BRS Bristol - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

BRSLAX

Bristol

Tue 6/10

06:15-11:50

1 stop13h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 13/10

13:50-13:15

1 stop15h 25m

£591

BristolLos Angeles

BRS Bristol - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

BRSLAX

Bristol

Thu 8/10

18:15-18:25

2 stops32h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

20:55-12:25

1 stop32h 30m

£591

BristolLos Angeles

BRS Bristol - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

BRSLAX

Bristol

Tue 6/10

09:20-14:45

1 stop13h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 13/10

07:35-08:50

2 stops17h 15m

£593

BristolLos Angeles

BRS Bristol - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

BRSLAX

Bristol

Tue 1/12

05:55-11:45

1 stop13h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/12

13:50-16:55

1 stop19h 05m

£593

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BRS Bristol - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

BRSLAX

Bristol

Tue 1/12

05:55-11:45

1 stop13h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/12

06:00-10:15

2 stops20h 15m

£593

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BRS Bristol - SFO San Francisco

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Bristol

Mon 5/10

17:30-11:45

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

13:45-13:15

1 stop15h 30m

£601

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Sun 4/10

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bristol to California (average of £485). Flying from Bristol to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of £801). 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 Bristol to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Bristol to California flights typically cost between £595 and £789 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £507 on British Airways (23 Sept–30 Sept).

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

1,565 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

KLM

7.8

Good

1,565 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,565 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

695 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,565 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Aer Lingus

7.3

Good

1,729 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,565 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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 £615, British Airways can have you in California from Bristol in 13h 30m. There are 5286 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 - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Bristol - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Bristol - San Francisco 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bristol to California (average of £485). Flying from Bristol to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of £801). 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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Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£316	Average£610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	Cheapest£457	Average£735	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£513	Average£650	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights

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Bristol to California flights typically cost between £595 and £789 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £507 on British Airways (23 Sept–30 Sept).

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Bristol to California flights typically cost between £595 and £789 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £507 on British Airways (23 Sept–30 Sept).