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 or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Northern Ireland and California are separated by a distance of 5038 mi. This flight may include one or multiple 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 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.

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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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 28 September 2026.

Mon 23/1106:35 -

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Deal found 26/9£541

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Deal found 25/9£542

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Deal found 28/9£594

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Deal found 23/9£608

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Deal found 23/9£624

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Deal found 25/9£820

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Deal found 25/9£840

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Sat 31/1006:15 -

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Deal found 23/9£870

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Round-trip from	£541
One-way from	£347
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£587

British Airways
23/11-8/12
2 total stops
29h 45m total
Northern Ireland to California

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23/11-31/12
3 total stops
38h 40m total
Northern Ireland to California

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Mon 2/11

07:20-07:20

2 stops32h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£356

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Belfast City

Mon 22/3

08:35-20:55

2 stops19h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£424

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BHD Belfast City - SFO San Francisco

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Belfast City

Mon 23/11

06:35-14:55

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£430

BelfastSan Francisco

BHD Belfast City - SFO San Francisco

BHDSFO

Belfast City

Tue 27/10

07:00-15:45

3 stops39h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£443

BelfastLos Angeles

BHD Belfast City - LAX Los Angeles

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Belfast City

Mon 26/10

08:40-08:20

3 stops30h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£491

BelfastSan Francisco

BHD Belfast City - SFO San Francisco

BHDSFO

Belfast City

Mon 23/11

06:35-14:55

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

13:42-16:45

2 stops19h 03m

£541

BelfastLos Angeles

BHD Belfast City - LAX Los Angeles

BHDLAX

Belfast City

Mon 26/10

06:50-19:40

2 stops19h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£542

BelfastSan Francisco

BHD Belfast City - SFO San Francisco

BHDSFO

Belfast City

Thu 29/10

06:30-15:55

1 stop16h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

20:35-18:35

1 stop14h 00m

£542

BelfastLos Angeles

BHD Belfast City - LAX Los Angeles

BHDLAX

Belfast City

Thu 28/1

11:05-20:15

1 stop17h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

18:25-16:50

1 stop14h 25m

£581

BelfastLos Angeles

BHD Belfast City - LAX Los Angeles

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Belfast City

Thu 21/1

11:05-20:15

1 stop17h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 25/1

18:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

£581

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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.

British Airways

6.7

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,238 reviews

British Airways

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

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 or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Northern Ireland and California are separated by a distance of 5038 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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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