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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to California from £263

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — LAX
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to California

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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 18 March 2026.

Thu 18/610:20
LGW
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 15m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sun 12/716:30
LAX
-
LGW
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/3£365
Sat 6/610:05
LGW
-
SMF
1 stop17h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/619:41
SMF
-
LGW
1 stop31h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£376
Wed 17/610:50
LGW
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 20m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sun 19/716:30
LAX
-
LGW
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/3£376
Thu 18/610:20
LGW
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 15m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 15/716:30
LAX
-
LGW
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 17/3£379
Thu 18/610:20
LGW
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 15m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 16/716:30
LAX
-
LGW
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/3£389
Fri 19/610:20
LGW
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 15m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 18/716:30
LAX
-
LGW
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/3£392
Thu 16/418:35
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop29h 40m
SWISS
Sun 19/419:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 16/3£440
Tue 28/418:35
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop29h 40m
SWISS
Sun 3/514:00
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop34h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 16/3£442
Thu 16/409:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Wed 22/419:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 17/3£446
Thu 16/418:35
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop29h 40m
SWISS
Wed 29/419:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 15/3£446
Thu 16/409:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Mon 20/419:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 17/3£447
Wed 8/409:20
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 55m
SWISS
Wed 15/419:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 15/3£449

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 18 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£365

One-way from

£263

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£463

Good round-trip deal

£484 or less

Good one-way deal

£368 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 18/6-12/7
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 40m total
  • London to California
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8/6
  • 8/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 37m total
  • London to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 18 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSacramento

LGW - SMF

LGWSMF

London Gatwick

Sat 6/6

10:05-19:31

1 stop17h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 20/6

19:41-10:55

1 stop31h 14m

£376

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Sat 2/5

10:25-18:35

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

18:00-16:00

1 stop14h 00m

£500

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

09:25-18:32

2 stops17h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

19:35-17:50

1 stop14h 15m

£506
Fastest return journey

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Thu 18/6

10:25-18:35

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 12/7

18:00-15:55

1 stop13h 55m

£548

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

09:25-16:15

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

14:30-17:50

2 stops19h 20m

£568

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 15/4

16:25-17:55

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

19:55-11:20

2 stops31h 25m

£574

LondonSanta Ana

LGW - SNA

LGWSNA

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

09:40-11:15

3 stops33h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

15:23-09:45

3 stops34h 22m

£592

LondonBurbank

LGW - BUR

LGWBUR

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

09:25-21:59

2 stops20h 34m

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 7/5

13:59-17:50

2 stops19h 51m

£596

LondonSan Diego

LGW - SAN

LGWSAN

London Gatwick

Wed 29/4

09:20-22:59

2 stops21h 39m

San Diego

Wed 6/5

10:46-08:25

2 stops37h 39m

£603

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

21:20-16:50

2 stops27h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

19:55-11:20

2 stops31h 25m

£624

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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 £240). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £429). 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 18 March 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
7.6
Good
1,373 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,373 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,373 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

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
1,901 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,373 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

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
7.6
Good
1,373 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

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
7,802 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,373 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

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?

    Delta, SWISS, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from London Gatwick Airport to California in just under 16h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 20m. 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 Los Angeles, London Gatwick - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or London Gatwick - San Francisco 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 £170. On average you can expect to pay £902. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Los Angeles Los Angeles), can usually be booked for £412.

  • 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.

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    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 £240). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £429). 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 7 airlines flying from Gatwick to California

Discover the top 7 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 18 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£240Average£502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£281Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£347Average£494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest£355Average£448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£364Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£371Average£466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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A.P.G.Cheapest£439Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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