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Cheap flights from Cardiff to California from £330

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — LAX
7 Jan — 14 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to California

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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 8 December 2025.

Tue 20/117:25CWL - SFO
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Tue 27/113:55SFO - CWL
1 stop19h 00mKLM
Deal found 6/12£577
Mon 20/409:45CWL - SFO
1 stop34h 00mAir France
Tue 19/513:45SFO - CWL
1 stop19h 00mAir France
Deal found 8/12£587
Wed 21/110:20CWL - SFO
2 stops21h 05mDelta
Wed 28/107:00SFO - CWL
2 stops18h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/12£593
Mon 20/417:15CWL - SFO
2 stops30h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 19/506:00SFO - CWL
2 stops43h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/12£605
Fri 16/108:35CWL - SAN
2 stops39h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 19/118:00SAN - CWL
2 stops54h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12£826
Mon 19/123:30CWL - LAS
3 stops30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:15LAS - CWL
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£972
Tue 20/117:25CWL - LAX
1 stop26h 20mKLM
Tue 27/108:00LAX - CWL
2 stops17h 50mKLM
Deal found 5/12£578
Wed 21/110:20CWL - LAX
2 stops20h 23mDelta
Wed 28/113:45LAX - CWL
1 stop19h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/12£594
Thu 22/117:25CWL - LAX
1 stop26h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 29/108:09LAX - CWL
2 stops17h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/12£619
Wed 21/110:20CWL - LAX
2 stops21h 01mKLM
Wed 28/113:45LAX - CWL
1 stop19h 10mKLM
Deal found 8/12£594
Mon 20/409:45CWL - SFO
2 stops20h 49mDelta
Tue 19/513:45SFO - CWL
1 stop19h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/12£604
Thu 22/110:20CWL - SFO
1 stop33h 30mKLM
Thu 29/113:55SFO - CWL
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Deal found 8/12£606
Thu 22/110:20CWL - SFO
2 stops20h 44mDelta
Thu 29/111:40SFO - CWL
2 stops21h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/12£623
Wed 21/110:20CWL - SFO
1 stop33h 30mKLM
Wed 28/113:55SFO - CWL
1 stop19h 00mKLM
Deal found 7/12£606
Mon 19/110:20CWL - LAS
2 stops42h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 26/107:00LAS - CWL
2 stops18h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/12£748
Thu 15/110:20CWL - LAX
1 stop33h 25mKLM
Thu 22/113:45LAX - CWL
1 stop19h 00mKLM
Deal found 7/12£607
Thu 22/110:20CWL - LAX
1 stop33h 25mKLM
Thu 29/113:45LAX - CWL
1 stop19h 00mKLM
Deal found 8/12£619
Wed 21/117:25CWL - LAS
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/113:50LAS - CWL
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£1,209
Wed 21/110:20CWL - LAS
2 stops19h 56mKLM
Wed 28/109:46LAS - CWL
2 stops16h 04mKLM
Deal found 7/12£740
Fri 23/110:20CWL - LAS
2 stops19h 56mKLM
Mon 26/109:46LAS - CWL
2 stops16h 04mKLM
Deal found 6/12£769
Mon 19/117:15CWL - LAS
1 stop29h 00mKLM
Mon 26/109:46LAS - CWL
2 stops16h 04mKLM
Deal found 6/12£879

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 8 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£577

One-way from

£330

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£913
KLM
  • KLM
  • 20/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Cardiff to California
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Cardiff to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cardiff to California that are best for you.

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Cardiff

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Tue 20/1

17:25-11:50

1 stop26h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

13:55-16:55

1 stop19h 00m

£577

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Tue 20/1

17:25-11:45

1 stop26h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

08:00-09:50

2 stops17h 50m

£578

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Mon 20/4

09:45-11:45

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

£587

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 21/1

10:20-23:25

2 stops21h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

07:00-09:50

2 stops18h 50m

£593

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Wed 21/1

10:20-22:43

2 stops20h 23m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

13:45-16:55

1 stop19h 10m

£594

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Wed 21/1

10:20-23:21

2 stops21h 01m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

13:45-16:55

1 stop19h 10m

£594

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Mon 20/4

09:45-22:34

2 stops20h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

£604

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Mon 20/4

17:15-16:03

2 stops30h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

06:00-09:15

2 stops43h 15m

£605

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Thu 22/1

10:20-11:50

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

13:55-16:45

1 stop18h 50m

£606

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 21/1

10:20-11:50

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

13:55-16:55

1 stop19h 00m

£606

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to California?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to California (average of £330). Flying from Cardiff to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £610). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 8 December 2025.
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
7.7
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,431 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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, Air France, and Delta can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 21h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 55m. 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 - Los Angeles, Cardiff Wales - San Diego 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to California?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to California (average of £330). Flying from Cardiff to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £610). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cardiff to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£493Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£500Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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