How long is the flight from Cardiff to California?

Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and Delta can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 22h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 02m. 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.

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 - San Jose, Cardiff Wales - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Cardiff to California.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to California?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to California from Cardiff average £651. You can even find prices in February for less than £651, as users have found deals to California from as low as £472. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to California from Cardiff. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 29%.

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.

£431+ Cheap Flights from Cardiff to California

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to California

Round-trip from	£431
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£542

30/10-6/11
5 total stops
53h 25m total
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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1014:30CWL - SFO

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1116:40SFO - CWL

3 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£431

Wed 29/1017:25CWL - LAX

2 stops34h 11mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1109:59LAX - CWL

2 stops22h 56mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£481

Wed 29/1017:25CWL - LAX

1 stop26h 20mKLM

Wed 5/1109:20LAX - CWL

2 stops16h 30mKLM

Deal found 14/9£481

Thu 30/1017:25CWL - SFO

1 stop26h 25mKLM

Thu 6/1113:55SFO - CWL

1 stop18h 50mKLM

Deal found 15/9£487

Tue 23/909:50CWL - SFO

2 stops19h 58mDelta

Tue 7/1013:45SFO - CWL

1 stop19h 00mDelta

Deal found 14/9£491

Thu 2/1017:15CWL - SFO

1 stop26h 30mKLM

Sat 11/1015:23SFO - CWL

2 stops17h 22mKLM

Deal found 14/9£498

Mon 13/1017:15CWL - LAX

1 stop29h 35mKLM

Mon 20/1009:00LAX - CWL

2 stops16h 15mKLM

Deal found 15/9£506

Mon 13/1013:10CWL - LAX

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1013:50LAX - CWL

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£598

Wed 29/1010:20CWL - LAS

2 stops18h 16mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1111:35LAS - CWL

2 stops45h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£602

Thu 30/1010:20CWL - SFO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Wed 5/1100:35SFO - CWL

2 stops25h 15mDelta

Deal found 15/9£610

Wed 29/1017:25CWL - LAS

1 stop28h 50mKLM

Wed 5/1107:15LAS - CWL

2 stops18h 35mKLM

Deal found 14/9£628

Tue 14/1017:15CWL - LAS

1 stop33h 20mKLM

Mon 20/1020:25LAS - CWL

1 stop28h 50mKLM

Deal found 14/9£650

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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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1014:30CWL - SFO

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1116:40SFO - CWL

3 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£431

Wed 29/1017:25CWL - LAX

2 stops34h 11mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1109:59LAX - CWL

2 stops22h 56mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£481

Wed 29/1010:20CWL - LAX

1 stop33h 25mKLM

Wed 5/1113:45LAX - CWL

1 stop19h 10mKLM

Deal found 14/9£481

Thu 2/1009:50CWL - SFO

2 stops22h 09mDelta

Sat 11/1007:05SFO - CWL

2 stops18h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/9£491

Thu 30/1017:25CWL - SFO

1 stop26h 25mKLM

Thu 6/1113:55SFO - CWL

1 stop18h 50mKLM

Deal found 15/9£487

Thu 30/1017:25CWL - SFO

2 stops34h 41mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 6/1113:25SFO - CWL

2 stops60h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9£487

Thu 2/1017:15CWL - SFO

1 stop26h 30mKLM

Sat 11/1015:23SFO - CWL

2 stops17h 22mKLM

Deal found 14/9£498

Fri 6/317:25CWL - SFO

1 stop26h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 10/314:55SFO - CWL

1 stop19h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9£523

Mon 13/1013:10CWL - LAX

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1013:50LAX - CWL

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£598

Thu 30/1010:20CWL - SFO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Wed 5/1100:35SFO - CWL

2 stops25h 15mDelta

Deal found 15/9£610

Mon 13/1017:15CWL - LAX

1 stop29h 35mKLM

Mon 20/1009:00LAX - CWL

2 stops16h 15mKLM

Deal found 15/9£506

Tue 14/1009:50CWL - LAS

2 stops20h 30mDelta

Mon 20/1013:57LAS - CWL

2 stops18h 48mDelta

Deal found 14/9£654

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Tue 23/909:50CWL - SFO

2 stops19h 58mDelta

Tue 7/1013:45SFO - CWL

1 stop19h 00mDelta

Deal found 14/9£491

Thu 2/1017:15CWL - SFO

1 stop26h 30mKLM

Sat 11/1015:23SFO - CWL

2 stops17h 22mKLM

Deal found 14/9£498

Mon 13/1017:15CWL - LAX

1 stop29h 35mKLM

Mon 20/1013:50LAX - CWL

1 stop18h 55mKLM

Deal found 15/9£506

Mon 13/1013:10CWL - LAX

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1013:50LAX - CWL

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£598

Tue 14/1017:15CWL - LAS

1 stop33h 20mKLM

Mon 20/1020:25LAS - CWL

1 stop28h 50mKLM

Deal found 14/9£650

Wed 29/1017:25CWL - LAX

2 stops34h 11mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1109:59LAX - CWL

2 stops22h 56mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£481

Wed 29/1010:20CWL - LAX

1 stop33h 25mKLM

Wed 5/1113:45LAX - CWL

1 stop19h 10mKLM

Deal found 14/9£481

Wed 29/1010:20CWL - LAS

2 stops18h 16mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1111:35LAS - CWL

2 stops45h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£602

Wed 29/1017:25CWL - LAS

1 stop28h 50mKLM

Wed 5/1107:15LAS - CWL

2 stops18h 35mKLM

Deal found 14/9£628

Thu 30/1014:30CWL - SFO

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1116:40SFO - CWL

3 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£431

Thu 30/1017:25CWL - SFO

1 stop26h 25mKLM

Thu 6/1113:55SFO - CWL

1 stop18h 50mKLM

Deal found 15/9£487

Thu 30/1010:20CWL - SFO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Wed 5/1100:35SFO - CWL

2 stops25h 15mDelta

Deal found 15/9£610

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Thu 30/10

14:30-15:35

2 stops32h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

16:40-22:00

3 stops21h 20m

£431

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Wed 29/10

17:25-20:36

2 stops34h 11m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

09:59-16:55

2 stops22h 56m

£481

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Wed 29/10

10:20-12:45

1 stop33h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

13:45-16:55

1 stop19h 10m

£481

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Thu 30/10

17:25-12:50

1 stop26h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

13:55-16:45

1 stop18h 50m

£487

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Thu 30/10

17:25-21:06

2 stops34h 41m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

13:25-09:50

2 stops60h 25m

£487

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Thu 2/10

09:50-23:59

2 stops22h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 11/10

07:05-09:15

2 stops18h 10m

£491

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Thu 2/10

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 11/10

15:23-16:45

2 stops17h 22m

£498

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Mon 13/10

17:15-14:50

1 stop29h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

09:00-09:15

2 stops16h 15m

£506

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Fri 6/3

17:25-11:50

1 stop26h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

14:55-16:55

1 stop19h 00m

£523

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Mon 13/10

13:10-11:50

2 stops30h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

13:50-15:55

2 stops18h 05m

£598

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to California (average of £573). 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

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

1,385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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?
Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and Delta can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 22h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 02m. 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 - San Francisco or Cardiff Wales - San Jose, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to California (average of £573). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£484	Average£570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	Cheapest£491	Average£670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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