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Cheap flights from Cardiff to California from £389

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — LAX
29 Jul — 5 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 29 June 2026.

Sun 4/1009:50
CWL
-
LAX
2 stops18h 47m
KLM
Sun 25/1009:30
LAX
-
CWL
2 stops17h 20m
KLM
Deal found 25/6£573
Sun 4/1009:50
CWL
-
LAX
2 stops18h 47m
Delta
Sun 25/1009:50
LAX
-
CWL
2 stops24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 25/6£584
Sun 4/1009:50
CWL
-
LAX
1 stop34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1014:45
LAX
-
CWL
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6£620
Wed 12/817:15
CWL
-
LAX
1 stop29h 30m
KLM
Fri 21/817:00
LAX
-
CWL
2 stops16h 05m
KLM
Deal found 24/6£679
Mon 10/822:10
CWL
-
SFO
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/808:10
SFO
-
CWL
3 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£682
Wed 12/809:45
CWL
-
LAX
2 stops18h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/817:00
LAX
-
CWL
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£685
Tue 24/1110:20
CWL
-
LAS
2 stops19h 12m
KLM
Mon 30/1123:36
LAS
-
CWL
2 stops26h 14m
KLM
Deal found 26/6£687
Thu 13/817:15
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 30m
KLM
Wed 19/813:45
SFO
-
CWL
1 stop19h 00m
KLM
Deal found 24/6£701
Thu 13/809:45
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/807:00
SFO
-
CWL
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£707
Sun 9/817:15
CWL
-
LAS
1 stop33h 20m
Air France
Sun 16/820:25
LAS
-
CWL
1 stop12h 20m
Air France
Deal found 25/6£748
Sun 9/817:15
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 30m
Air France
Sun 16/813:45
SFO
-
CWL
1 stop19h 00m
Air France
Deal found 25/6£750
Wed 29/709:45
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Fri 14/813:45
SFO
-
CWL
1 stop19h 20m
Delta
Deal found 24/6£752

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 29 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£573

One-way from

£389

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£949
KLM
  • KLM
  • 4/10-25/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 07m total
  • Cardiff to California
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3/12
  • 3/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • Cardiff to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£134 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/10

09:50-20:37

2 stops18h 47m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 25/10

09:30-09:50

2 stops17h 20m

£573

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/10

09:50-20:37

2 stops18h 47m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 25/10

09:50-17:00

2 stops24h 10m

£584

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/10

09:50-11:50

1 stop34h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 25/10

14:45-17:00

1 stop19h 15m

£620

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Mon 10/8

22:10-21:55

3 stops31h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

08:10-22:50

3 stops30h 40m

£682

CardiffLas Vegas

CWL - LAS

CWLLAS

Cardiff Wales

Tue 24/11

10:20-21:32

2 stops19h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 30/11

23:36-09:50

2 stops26h 14m

£687

CardiffLas Vegas

CWL - LAS

CWLLAS

Cardiff Wales

Sun 9/8

17:15-18:35

1 stop33h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 16/8

20:25-16:45

1 stop12h 20m

£748

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Sun 9/8

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

£750

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 29/7

09:45-11:45

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 15/8

06:00-16:45

2 stops26h 45m

£752

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Sun 9/8

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

17:08-16:45

2 stops15h 37m

£756

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Mon 3/8

09:45-15:50

2 stops38h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

07:00-09:15

2 stops18h 15m

£757

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Deals found on 28/6

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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 29 June 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
1,531 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

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
1,531 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,531 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

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
690 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,531 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

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?

    KLM, Delta, and Air France can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 18h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 33m. 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 - Los Angeles Los Angeles 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?

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£476Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£505Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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