How long is the flight from Cardiff to California?

Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and KLM can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 18h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5267 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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 Cardiff to California?

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

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

When flying from Cardiff to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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Deal found 22/8£636

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Deal found 24/8£639

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cardiff to California that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 August 2026.

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Find flight deals from Cardiff to California

Round-trip from	£589
One-way from	£243
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Cheapest in	April

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6/10-13/10
3 total stops
53h 20m total
Cardiff to California

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5/12
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33h 58m total
Cardiff to California

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CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Tue 6/10

17:15-11:50

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 13/10

13:50-16:45

1 stop18h 55m

£613

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL Cardiff Wales - SFO San Francisco

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 7/10

23:50-15:50

1 stop24h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

17:40-22:25

1 stop20h 45m

£616

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Wed 7/10

09:45-00:21

2 stops22h 36m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 14/10

09:40-16:45

2 stops23h 05m

£617

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL Cardiff Wales - SFO San Francisco

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 7/10

09:45-20:18

2 stops18h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

15:30-16:45

2 stops17h 15m

£631

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL Cardiff Wales - SFO San Francisco

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Tue 6/10

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

£636

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL Cardiff Wales - SFO San Francisco

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 7/10

09:45-21:55

2 stops20h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

09:54-16:45

2 stops22h 51m

£639

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL Cardiff Wales - SFO San Francisco

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Tue 6/10

09:45-23:56

2 stops22h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

09:54-16:45

2 stops22h 51m

£639

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Tue 13/10

09:45-20:30

2 stops18h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 22/10

14:00-16:45

2 stops18h 45m

£648

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Fri 11/9

17:15-14:45

1 stop29h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

06:40-09:15

2 stops18h 35m

£658

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL Cardiff Wales - SFO San Francisco

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Fri 9/10

09:45-00:32

2 stops22h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 16/10

14:15-17:05

2 stops18h 50m

£684

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

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

7.8

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

Related info for your journey

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?
Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and KLM can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 18h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5267 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 - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Cardiff Wales - San Francisco, Cardiff Wales - Los Angeles Los Angeles 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.

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Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£461	Average£574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	Cheapest£489	Average£598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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