How long is the flight from Cardiff to California?

KLM and Delta can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 30h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 51m. 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 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?

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Wed 4/1110:20 -

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Deal found 21/9£764

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Round-trip from	£556
One-way from	£351
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£618

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4/11-11/11
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49h 30m total
Cardiff to California

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Cardiff to California

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CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles

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Cardiff Wales

Sat 7/11

10:50-07:20

2 stops28h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£404

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CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles

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Cardiff Wales

Sat 12/12

10:50-18:40

3 stops39h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£406

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Wed 4/11

17:30-16:04

2 stops30h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/11

09:40-09:45

2 stops16h 05m

£568

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Tue 2/2

17:30-11:45

1 stop26h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/2

13:50-17:00

1 stop19h 10m

£571

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sun 31/1

17:30-11:45

1 stop26h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

13:50-17:00

1 stop19h 10m

£571

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sun 31/1

10:20-22:35

2 stops20h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/2

07:00-09:45

2 stops18h 45m

£575

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Fri 29/1

10:20-11:45

1 stop33h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

14:15-17:00

2 stops18h 45m

£601

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Fri 29/1

10:20-22:35

2 stops20h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/2

09:35-09:45

2 stops16h 10m

£605

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Fri 29/1

10:20-22:35

2 stops20h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/2

09:15-17:00

2 stops23h 45m

£605

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL Cardiff Wales - LAX Los Angeles

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Sat 31/10

10:20-22:35

2 stops19h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

23:59-17:00

2 stops33h 01m

£687

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cardiff to California flights typically cost between £587 and £636 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £556 on Multiple Airlines (4 Nov–11 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM 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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7.8

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1,575 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

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7.8

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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?
KLM and Delta can get you from Cardiff to California in just under 30h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 51m. 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.

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cardiff to California flights typically cost between £587 and £636 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £556 on Multiple Airlines (4 Nov–11 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

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Cardiff to California flights typically cost between £587 and £636 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £556 on Multiple Airlines (4 Nov–11 Nov).