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Cheap flights from Cardiff to California from £447

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — LAX
11 Aug — 18 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to California

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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 12 July 2026.

Sun 4/1017:15
CWL
-
LAX
1 stop29h 30m
KLM
Sun 25/1015:35
LAX
-
CWL
2 stops18h 25m
KLM
Deal found 11/7£641
Sun 4/1009:50
CWL
-
LAX
2 stops22h 34m
Delta
Sun 25/1009:15
LAX
-
CWL
2 stops17h 35m
Delta
Deal found 9/7£642
Sun 4/1009:50
CWL
-
LAX
1 stop34h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 25/1014:45
LAX
-
CWL
1 stop19h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/7£653
Sat 5/909:45
CWL
-
LAS
1 stop16h 50m
Delta
Mon 21/920:25
LAS
-
CWL
1 stop12h 20m
Delta
Deal found 11/7£735
Mon 24/811:35
CWL
-
SFO
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/817:40
SFO
-
CWL
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£748
Sat 22/809:50
CWL
-
SFO
2 stops19h 12m
KLM
Fri 28/817:08
SFO
-
CWL
2 stops15h 57m
KLM
Deal found 10/7£748
Mon 24/817:15
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 30m
KLM
Mon 31/813:45
SFO
-
CWL
1 stop19h 00m
KLM
Deal found 10/7£754
Mon 24/811:35
CWL
-
SFO
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/817:35
SFO
-
CWL
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£755
Sun 23/821:45
CWL
-
SFO
2 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/817:40
SFO
-
CWL
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£756
Fri 21/817:15
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 30m
KLM
Sat 29/813:45
SFO
-
CWL
2 stops19h 00m
KLM
Deal found 10/7£756
Wed 26/817:15
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/915:37
SFO
-
CWL
2 stops17h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£759
Sat 22/809:50
CWL
-
SFO
2 stops19h 12m
KLM
Sat 29/813:45
SFO
-
CWL
2 stops19h 00m
KLM
Deal found 10/7£760

Find flight deals from Cardiff to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cardiff to California flight deals. Data was last updated 12 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£641

One-way from

£447

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£761
KLM
  • KLM
  • 4/10-25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Cardiff to California
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1/11
  • 1/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Cardiff to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cardiff 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 12 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/10

09:50-00:24

2 stops22h 34m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 25/10

09:15-09:50

2 stops17h 35m

£642

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/10

17:15-14:45

1 stop29h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 25/10

14:50-17:00

1 stop19h 10m

£648

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sat 22/8

09:50-22:50

2 stops21h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 29/8

14:00-09:15

2 stops35h 15m

£729
Fastest return journey

CardiffLas Vegas

CWL - LAS

CWLLAS

Cardiff Wales

Sat 5/9

09:45-18:35

1 stop16h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 21/9

20:25-16:45

1 stop12h 20m

£735

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 26/8

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

£756

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Fri 21/8

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 27/8

07:00-09:15

2 stops18h 15m

£756

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Sat 22/8

17:35-11:45

1 stop26h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

13:45-16:45

2 stops19h 00m

£756

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 26/8

09:45-23:59

2 stops22h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

09:41-16:45

2 stops23h 04m

£760

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Mon 24/8

11:35-12:00

2 stops32h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

06:00-21:20

3 stops31h 20m

£785

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Tue 4/8

09:45-11:45

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

14:00-16:45

2 stops18h 45m

£803

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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 12 July 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
7.8
Good
1,538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,538 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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?

    Delta, KLM, and WestJet can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 22h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 01m. 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 Francisco or Cardiff Wales - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£469Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£497Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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