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Cheap flights from Cardiff to California from £402

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — LAX
11 Jun — 18 Jun1
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 May 2026.

Mon 15/622:10
CWL
-
SFO
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/606:35
SFO
-
CWL
3 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£680
Sun 4/1017:15
CWL
-
LAX
1 stop26h 35m
KLM
Sun 25/1014:45
LAX
-
CWL
1 stop19h 15m
KLM
Deal found 9/5£761
Sat 11/711:35
CWL
-
LAX
2 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/820:10
LAX
-
CWL
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£766
Tue 16/611:35
CWL
-
LAS
1 stop32h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/618:10
LAS
-
CWL
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£792
Mon 8/609:45
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
KLM
Mon 15/617:25
SFO
-
CWL
2 stops31h 50m
KLM
Deal found 9/5£804
Mon 22/617:15
CWL
-
LAX
1 stop26h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 29/616:45
LAX
-
CWL
1 stop16h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/5£808
Mon 22/617:15
CWL
-
LAX
1 stop29h 30m
KLM
Mon 29/608:20
LAX
-
CWL
2 stops16h 55m
KLM
Deal found 7/5£810
Wed 17/609:45
CWL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 01m
Delta
Wed 24/606:00
SFO
-
CWL
2 stops19h 15m
Delta
Deal found 9/5£812
Mon 22/609:45
CWL
-
LAX
2 stops21h 30m
Delta
Mon 29/606:25
LAX
-
CWL
2 stops18h 50m
Delta
Deal found 8/5£813
Mon 15/617:15
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 22/620:03
SFO
-
CWL
2 stops36h 42m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/5£814
Sun 4/1009:50
CWL
-
LAX
2 stops21h 59m
Delta
Sun 25/1009:30
LAX
-
CWL
2 stops17h 20m
Delta
Deal found 11/5£814
Sat 6/611:35
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/618:05
SFO
-
CWL
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£826

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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£680

One-way from

£402

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£743
15/6-22/6
  • 15/6-22/6
  • 6 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Cardiff to California
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8/8
  • 8/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 42m total
  • Cardiff to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£31 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 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 May 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Mon 15/6

22:10-21:55

3 stops31h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

06:35-10:15

3 stops19h 40m

£680

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/10

17:15-14:45

1 stop29h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 25/10

09:15-09:50

2 stops17h 35m

£779

CardiffLas Vegas

CWL - LAS

CWLLAS

Cardiff Wales

Tue 16/6

11:35-11:42

1 stop32h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 23/6

18:10-10:15

2 stops32h 05m

£792

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Mon 22/6

17:15-11:50

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 29/6

16:45-16:45

1 stop16h 00m

£808

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Mon 22/6

17:15-14:45

1 stop29h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 29/6

08:20-09:15

2 stops16h 55m

£810

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 17/6

09:45-22:46

2 stops21h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 24/6

06:00-09:15

2 stops19h 15m

£812
Fastest return journey

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Mon 22/6

09:45-22:19

2 stops20h 34m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 29/6

08:20-09:15

2 stops16h 55m

£813

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/10

09:50-23:49

2 stops21h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 25/10

09:59-16:45

2 stops23h 46m

£813

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Mon 8/6

09:45-23:54

2 stops22h 09m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 15/6

14:00-16:45

2 stops18h 45m

£813

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Sat 6/6

11:35-12:20

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 13/6

18:05-10:15

2 stops32h 10m

£826

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Deals found on 8/5

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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 May 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
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
1,517 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
7.4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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 and WestJet can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 29h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 25m. 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 - 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?

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£462Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£490Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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