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Cheap flights from Cardiff to California from £318

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — LAX
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cardiff to California flight deals. Data was last updated 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£492

One-way from

£318

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£684
KLM
  • KLM
  • 13/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Cardiff to California
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26/1
  • 26/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 00m total
  • Cardiff to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Cardiff to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Fri 13/217:15CWL - LAX
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Sat 28/213:45LAX - CWL
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Deal found 7/1£492
Fri 13/217:15CWL - LAX
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 28/206:00LAX - CWL
2 stops19h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1£492
Fri 13/210:20CWL - LAX
2 stops20h 53mDelta
Sat 28/208:58LAX - CWL
2 stops16h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/1£496
Fri 6/210:20CWL - LAX
2 stops21h 01mKLM
Fri 13/214:35LAX - CWL
2 stops35h 10mKLM
Deal found 7/1£497
Fri 6/210:20CWL - LAX
1 stop33h 25mAir France
Fri 13/218:20LAX - CWL
1 stop30h 10mAir France
Deal found 7/1£507
Sat 21/217:25CWL - SFO
2 stops38h 22mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 28/217:45SFO - CWL
2 stops39h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1£533
Sat 21/217:25CWL - SJC
2 stops35h 53mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 28/213:57SJC - CWL
2 stops42h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1£533
Mon 2/210:20CWL - SFO
2 stops21h 05mDelta
Mon 9/207:10SFO - CWL
2 stops18h 40mDelta
Deal found 8/1£536
Mon 2/210:20CWL - SFO
1 stop33h 30mKLM
Mon 9/215:40SFO - CWL
2 stops17h 15mKLM
Deal found 8/1£544
Sat 11/417:35CWL - LAS
1 stop33h 00mKLM
Thu 16/420:25LAS - CWL
1 stop28h 50mKLM
Deal found 7/1£545
Sat 11/409:45CWL - LAS
2 stops20h 14mAir France
Thu 16/409:18LAS - CWL
2 stops23h 27mAir France
Deal found 7/1£549
Sat 21/210:20CWL - LAX
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/215:55LAX - CWL
2 stops57h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£576

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Cardiff

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Fri 13/2

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

13:45-16:50

1 stop19h 05m

£492

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Fri 13/2

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

06:00-09:50

2 stops19h 50m

£492

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Fri 13/2

10:20-23:13

2 stops20h 53m

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

08:58-09:50

2 stops16h 52m

£496

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Fri 6/2

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/2

14:35-09:45

2 stops35h 10m

£497

CardiffSan Jose

CWL - SJC

CWLSJC

Cardiff Wales

Sat 21/2

17:25-21:18

2 stops35h 53m

San Jose

Sat 28/2

13:57-16:45

2 stops42h 48m

£533

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Sat 21/2

17:25-23:47

2 stops38h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

17:45-16:45

2 stops39h 00m

£533

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Mon 2/2

10:20-23:25

2 stops21h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

07:10-09:50

2 stops18h 40m

£536

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Mon 2/2

10:20-11:50

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

15:40-16:55

2 stops17h 15m

£544

CardiffLas Vegas

CWL - LAS

CWLLAS

Cardiff Wales

Sat 11/4

17:35-18:35

1 stop33h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 16/4

14:49-16:45

2 stops17h 56m

£545

CardiffLas Vegas

CWL - LAS

CWLLAS

Cardiff Wales

Sat 11/4

09:45-21:59

2 stops20h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 16/4

09:18-16:45

2 stops23h 27m

£549

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Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to California

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to California (average of £242). Flying from Cardiff to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £605). 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 Cardiff to California?

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 8 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and Virgin Atlantic from Cardiff to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to California from Cardiff, you will be flying from Cardiff Wales, which is the city’s only airport. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is located 9.1 mi from the center of Cardiff.

  • How long is the flight from Cardiff to California?

    KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 20h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 37m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5349 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    While some choose either Cardiff Wales - San Diego or Cardiff Wales - San Francisco, Cardiff Wales - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Cardiff to California.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to California?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to California (average of £242). Flying from Cardiff to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £605). 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 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£489Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£496Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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