Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to California from £275

LHR — LAX
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to California

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to California

Thu 24/1209:50 -
1 stop14h 47m
Sat 16/111:15 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 9/11£398
Thu 10/1214:45 -
1 stop16h 10m
Thu 11/209:00 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 9/11£404
Tue 24/1114:45 -
1 stop25h 55m
Tue 1/1213:35 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 13/11£405
Thu 3/1214:45 -
1 stop14h 39m
Thu 10/1212:30 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 9/11£406
Mon 23/1114:45 -
1 stop16h 01m
Tue 1/1212:39 -
1 stop15h 41m
Deal found 12/11£407
Sat 5/1214:45 -
1 stop14h 39m
Wed 9/1213:35 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 13/11£407
Wed 18/1114:45 -
1 stop14h 02m
Mon 23/1113:00 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 11/11£408
Thu 24/1207:40 -
1 stop15h 47m
Tue 19/110:10 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 9/11£408
Sat 21/1114:45 -
1 stop15h 04m
Mon 15/207:00 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 9/11£408
Wed 25/1114:45 -
1 stop35h 41m
Wed 2/1206:00 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 10/11£409
Fri 20/1114:45 -
1 stop25h 55m
Tue 24/1112:32 -
1 stop15h 48m
Deal found 11/11£410
Wed 18/1114:45 -
1 stop15h 57m
Sat 28/1107:00 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 9/11£411

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to California

Round-trip from

£398

One-way from

£275

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£507

Good round-trip deal

£482 or less

Good one-way deal

£298 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/12-16/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 32m total
  • United Kingdom to California
7/2-31/12
  • 7/2-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Kingdom to California.

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BirminghamLos Angeles

BHX Birmingham - LAX Los Angeles

BHXLAX

Birmingham

Sun 7/2

13:55-07:20

3 stops49h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£275

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/3

07:30-07:20

3 stops31h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£312

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/12

14:05-21:20

2 stops39h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£321

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/12

17:00-14:25

2 stops53h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£322

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Sun 6/12

07:45-14:25

3 stops38h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£335

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Fri 11/12

12:50-14:45

2 stops33h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£339

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 19/1

07:30-00:21

2 stops24h 51m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£370

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 12/1

15:20-18:45

Nonstop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£392

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 13/1

15:20-18:45

Nonstop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£393

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 3/3

08:00-22:52

3 stops22h 52m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£398

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to California (average of £483). Flying from United Kingdom to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £633). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GB to CA?

When flying from United Kingdom 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.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to California

The most flights from GB0 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from United Kingdom to California?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from United Kingdom to California, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Atlantic,Aer Lingus, andUnited Airlines from the United Kingdom to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to California?

    Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways can get you from United Kingdom to California in just under 14h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 50m. United Kingdom and California are separated by a distance of 5350 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £172. LEVEL flights start at £198 while deals on Norse Atlantic UK start at £202 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to California (average of £483). Flying from United Kingdom to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £633). 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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easyJetCheapest£36Average£81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£173Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£233Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£240Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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JetBlueCheapest£246Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£261Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£309Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£329Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest£342Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£344Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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