How long is the flight from Cardiff to California?

Delta, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 18h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 40m. 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.

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 - 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.

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.

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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Best flights from Cardiff to California
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 9 September 2026.

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Find flight deals from Cardiff to California

Round-trip from	£522
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£603

KLM
20/10-27/10
2 total stops
53h 10m total
Cardiff to California

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CardiffSan Francisco

CWL Cardiff Wales - SFO San Francisco

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Tue 20/10

09:45-11:45

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

14:50-17:00

1 stop19h 10m

£522

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL Cardiff Wales - SFO San Francisco

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 7/10

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

07:00-09:15

2 stops18h 15m

£526

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL Cardiff Wales - SFO San Francisco

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Tue 20/10

09:45-22:38

2 stops20h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

07:00-09:50

2 stops19h 50m

£544

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Mon 19/10

09:45-11:50

1 stop34h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 26/10

14:50-17:00

1 stop19h 10m

£551

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Wed 21/10

09:45-11:50

1 stop34h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 28/10

14:50-17:00

1 stop19h 10m

£551

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Wed 7/10

09:45-20:30

2 stops18h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 14/10

13:50-16:45

1 stop18h 55m

£559

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Mon 19/10

09:45-20:40

2 stops18h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 26/10

08:10-09:45

2 stops18h 35m

£561

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Thu 22/10

17:15-11:50

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 29/10

08:00-09:50

2 stops18h 50m

£561

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Thu 15/10

09:50-20:30

2 stops18h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 22/10

15:34-16:45

2 stops17h 11m

£561

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

£565

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Cardiff to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cardiff to California flights typically cost between £493 and £624 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £550 on KLM (15 Oct–22 Oct).

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

1,576 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

694 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were 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?
Delta, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 18h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 40m. 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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Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£464	Average£578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	Cheapest£492	Average£607	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Cardiff to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cardiff to California flights typically cost between £493 and £624 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £550 on KLM (15 Oct–22 Oct).

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.

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Cardiff to California flights typically cost between £493 and £624 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £550 on KLM (15 Oct–22 Oct).