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Cheap flights from Cardiff to California from £439

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — LAX
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cardiff to California flight deals. Data was last updated 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£516

One-way from

£439

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£846
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 10/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Cardiff to California
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Cardiff to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£49 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 19 August 2025.

Wed 1/1009:50CWL - LAX
2 stops18h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 8/1007:15LAX - CWL
2 stops18h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/8£519
Wed 1/1009:50CWL - LAX
1 stop34h 00mKLM
Wed 8/1016:50LAX - CWL
1 stop32h 25mKLM
Deal found 17/8£545
Thu 2/1009:50CWL - LAX
2 stops22h 02mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 9/1013:50LAX - CWL
1 stop18h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/8£550
Mon 1/909:50CWL - LAX
1 stop34h 00mKLM
Mon 8/916:50LAX - CWL
1 stop32h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/8£550
Mon 1/909:50CWL - LAX
1 stop34h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 8/913:50LAX - CWL
1 stop18h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/8£564
Mon 1/909:50CWL - LAX
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/923:50LAX - CWL
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8£585
Wed 1/1009:50CWL - SFO
2 stops18h 15mKLM
Wed 8/1015:23SFO - CWL
2 stops17h 22mKLM
Deal found 17/8£586
Wed 1/1009:50CWL - SJC
2 stops20h 21mKLM
Wed 8/1006:20SJC - CWL
2 stops18h 55mKLM
Deal found 17/8£586
Wed 1/1009:50CWL - SAN
2 stops18h 36mKLM
Wed 8/1006:25SAN - CWL
2 stops18h 50mKLM
Deal found 17/8£587
Wed 1/1020:30CWL - SFO
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1010:15SFO - CWL
3 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£608
Thu 2/1009:50CWL - SFO
1 stop33h 55mKLM
Thu 9/1013:45SFO - CWL
1 stop35h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/8£612
Mon 1/909:50CWL - LAX
2 stops20h 05mAir France
Mon 8/913:40LAX - CWL
2 stops19h 05mAir France
Deal found 18/8£629

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Cardiff

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Tue 10/2

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

06:00-09:50

2 stops19h 50m

£516

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Tue 10/2

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

13:45-16:55

1 stop19h 10m

£516

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Tue 10/2

10:20-22:42

2 stops20h 22m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

06:30-09:50

2 stops19h 20m

£519

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Wed 1/10

09:50-20:25

2 stops18h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

07:15-09:15

2 stops18h 00m

£519

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Wed 1/10

09:50-20:25

2 stops18h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

13:50-16:45

1 stop18h 55m

£519

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Thu 2/10

09:50-23:52

2 stops22h 02m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

13:50-16:45

1 stop18h 55m

£550

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Mon 1/9

09:50-11:50

1 stop34h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

16:50-09:15

1 stop32h 25m

£550

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Mon 1/9

09:50-11:50

1 stop34h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

13:50-16:45

1 stop18h 55m

£564

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Wed 1/10

09:50-20:05

2 stops18h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

£586

CardiffSan Jose

CWL - SJC

CWLSJC

Cardiff Wales

Wed 1/10

09:50-22:11

2 stops20h 21m

San Jose

Wed 8/10

06:20-09:15

2 stops18h 55m

£586

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Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to California (average of £575). Flying from Cardiff to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 19 August 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
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
657 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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?

    Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and Delta can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 20h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 08m. 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 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to California (average of £575). Flying from Cardiff to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 19 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£486Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£514Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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