How long is the flight from Northern Ireland to California?

There are many flights that can get you from Northern Ireland to California in 16h 20m. Fly via British Airways to get the fastest option. Northern Ireland and California are separated by a distance of 5038 mi.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from NIR to CA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Northern Ireland to California as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Northern Ireland to California that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Northern Ireland to California?

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Northern Ireland to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 October 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Northern Ireland to California that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 October 2026.

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Round-trip from	£601
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	£652

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54h 25m total
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Sun 8/11

08:20-14:25

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00:00-09:00

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1 stop15h 15m

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00:00-09:00

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£421

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06:35-14:55

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

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13:42-14:35

2 stops16h 53m

£657

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06:35-13:25

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Northern Ireland to California, such as British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

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Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

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How long is the flight from Northern Ireland to California?
There are many flights that can get you from Northern Ireland to California in 16h 20m. Fly via British Airways to get the fastest option. Northern Ireland and California are separated by a distance of 5038 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Northern Ireland to California that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Northern Ireland to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Northern Ireland to California?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Northern Ireland to California.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Northern Ireland to California?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Northern Ireland 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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