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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to California from £324

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — LAX
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 April 2026.

Tue 1/909:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
SWISS
Tue 8/919:35
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 31/3£420
Sat 29/809:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
SWISS
Mon 7/919:35
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 1/4£442
Thu 17/910:20
LGW
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 15m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 21/916:30
LAX
-
LGW
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 30/3£449
Thu 16/414:50
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop30h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 21/416:45
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop37h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/4£456
Wed 6/517:25
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/516:30
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£461
Thu 17/910:20
LGW
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 15m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 24/916:30
LAX
-
LGW
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 30/3£471
Mon 27/408:40
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/520:10
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£487
Sat 12/910:05
LGW
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 15m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 21/916:30
LAX
-
LGW
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 30/3£492
Thu 23/409:45
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/420:10
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£493
Mon 7/909:10
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/916:30
LAX
-
LGW
Nonstop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£498
Thu 23/409:10
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop16h 45m
LEVEL
Sun 26/419:40
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop29h 50m
LEVEL
Deal found 31/3£502
Mon 24/810:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 31/815:05
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/3£510

Find flight deals from Gatwick to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gatwick to California flight deals. Data was last updated 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£420

One-way from

£324

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£474

Good round-trip deal

£416 or less

Good one-way deal

£205 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • London to California
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 31m total
  • London to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

16:25-14:30

1 stop30h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

19:35-09:45

1 stop30h 10m

£548

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Fri 4/9

10:25-23:00

2 stops20h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 18/9

18:00-16:00

1 stop14h 00m

£554

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Thu 16/4

10:25-18:35

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/4

18:00-16:00

1 stop14h 00m

£562

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

10:25-18:35

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

18:00-09:25

1 stop31h 25m

£579

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Sat 2/5

09:25-19:10

1 stop17h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/5

19:55-07:00

1 stop27h 05m

£581

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

10:25-18:35

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

18:00-16:00

1 stop14h 00m

£589

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

09:20-16:15

1 stop14h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

14:40-17:50

2 stops19h 10m

£598

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

20:55-18:10

1 stop29h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 19/6

19:55-07:00

1 stop27h 05m

£601

LondonSanta Ana

LGW - SNA

LGWSNA

London Gatwick

Fri 24/7

17:00-16:57

2 stops31h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 31/7

06:45-09:25

2 stops18h 40m

£607

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Tue 14/4

10:35-21:55

1 stop19h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

18:25-16:00

1 stop13h 35m

£609

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to California (average of £242). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £433). 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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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 4 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to California, such as Finnair,SWISS, andNorse Atlantic UK. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,378 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,378 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,378 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,913 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,378 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Norse Atlantic UK
7.3
Good
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,378 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,853 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,378 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to California?

    TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta can get you from London Gatwick Airport to California in just under 16h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5463 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from London Gatwick Airport to California?

    Most travelers choose London Gatwick - Los Angeles, London Gatwick - San Francisco or London Gatwick - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl when deciding on the best route from London Gatwick Airport to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to California?

    The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to California is £171. On average you can expect to pay £718. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for £509.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to California (average of £242). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £433). 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 9 airlines flying from Gatwick to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick 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 4 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£242Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£284Average£466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£349Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest£358Average£440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£367Average£505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£374Average£469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£374Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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A.P.G.Cheapest£443Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£562Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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