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Cheap flights from Cardiff to California from £224

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — LAX
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
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 8 March 2026.

Sun 19/409:35
CWL
-
LAX
2 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/420:10
LAX
-
CWL
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£581
Wed 15/409:45
CWL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/413:45
SFO
-
CWL
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£587
Wed 22/409:45
CWL
-
LAX
2 stops18h 56m
KLM
Wed 6/509:45
LAX
-
CWL
2 stops15h 30m
KLM
Deal found 4/3£596
Mon 20/417:15
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 30m
KLM
Mon 27/413:45
SFO
-
CWL
1 stop35h 30m
KLM
Deal found 6/3£608
Tue 21/409:45
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/413:45
SFO
-
CWL
1 stop35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£609
Mon 20/409:45
CWL
-
LAX
1 stop34h 05m
KLM
Mon 27/413:50
LAX
-
CWL
1 stop18h 55m
KLM
Deal found 6/3£610
Wed 15/409:45
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Air France
Wed 22/413:45
SFO
-
CWL
1 stop19h 00m
Air France
Deal found 3/3£611
Tue 21/417:15
CWL
-
LAX
1 stop26h 35m
KLM
Tue 28/413:50
LAX
-
CWL
1 stop35h 25m
KLM
Deal found 7/3£611
Tue 21/409:45
CWL
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
KLM
Tue 28/406:00
SFO
-
CWL
2 stops19h 15m
KLM
Deal found 7/3£612
Thu 16/409:45
CWL
-
LAX
2 stops18h 56m
KLM
Thu 23/413:50
LAX
-
CWL
1 stop35h 25m
KLM
Deal found 3/3£616
Thu 16/409:45
CWL
-
LAX
2 stops19h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/409:45
LAX
-
CWL
2 stops15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£629
Tue 21/409:45
CWL
-
SFO
2 stops22h 42m
Delta
Tue 28/413:10
SFO
-
CWL
2 stops19h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/3£630

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£581

One-way from

£224
19/4-26/4
  • 19/4-26/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 10m total
  • Cardiff to California
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17/4
  • 17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Cardiff to California
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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 8 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Wed 22/4

09:45-20:41

2 stops18h 56m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

09:45-09:15

2 stops15h 30m

£596

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sun 19/4

09:35-18:10

2 stops40h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 26/4

19:55-14:20

2 stops34h 25m

£599

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Mon 20/4

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

13:45-09:15

1 stop35h 30m

£608

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 15/4

09:45-11:45

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

£611

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Tue 21/4

09:45-11:45

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

06:00-09:15

2 stops19h 15m

£612

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Mon 20/4

09:45-20:48

2 stops19h 03m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 27/4

08:00-09:15

2 stops17h 15m

£619

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Tue 21/4

09:45-21:04

2 stops19h 19m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

16:36-16:45

2 stops16h 09m

£620

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Tue 21/4

09:45-00:27

2 stops22h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

13:10-16:45

2 stops19h 35m

£630

CardiffSan Jose

CWL - SJC

CWLSJC

Cardiff Wales

Sun 19/4

17:15-16:59

2 stops31h 44m

San Jose

Sun 26/4

13:59-16:45

2 stops42h 46m

£631

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Sun 19/4

09:50-11:45

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

13:45-09:15

1 stop35h 30m

£638

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Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cardiff to California

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 £242). Flying from Cardiff to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £603). 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 March 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
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,467 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
680 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 18h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 04m. 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 Diego, 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?

    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 £242). Flying from Cardiff to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £603). 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£497Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£497Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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