How long is the flight from California to Cardiff?

There are many flights that can get you from California to Cardiff in 19h 10m. Fly via KLM, Delta, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Cardiff is about 5349 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cardiff ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Cardiff when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cardiff, 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 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from California to Cardiff?

Most travelers choose San Francisco - Cardiff Wales, San Jose - Cardiff Wales or Los Angeles - Cardiff Wales when deciding on the best route from California to Cardiff.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Cardiff?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Cardiff. Flights to Cardiff from California in October are about £973 on average during October, but can be found for as low as £509.

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

When flying from California to Cardiff, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cardiff from California?

For a flight from California to Cardiff, you will be flying into Cardiff Wales. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is just 9.1 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from California to Cardiff?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Cardiff by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

£314+ Cheap Flights from California to Cardiff

Cheap flight deals from California to Cardiff

Round-trip from	£557
One-way from	£314
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£779

KLM
29/10-5/11
4 total stops
54h 11m total
California to Cardiff

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23/9
3 total stops
33h 40m total
California to Cardiff

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price (£318 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (£65 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from California to Cardiff
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cardiff. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Wed 29/1006:35SJC - CWL

2 stops20h 15mKLM

Wed 5/1117:25CWL - SJC

2 stops33h 56mKLM

Deal found 14/9£557

Tue 28/1009:59LAX - CWL

2 stops23h 56mDelta

Tue 4/1110:20CWL - LAX

2 stops20h 10mDelta

Deal found 13/9£563

Tue 28/1006:20SJC - CWL

2 stops20h 30mKLM

Tue 4/1117:25CWL - SJC

2 stops30h 32mKLM

Deal found 13/9£563

Tue 28/1014:45LAX - CWL

1 stop19h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 4/1117:25CWL - LAX

1 stop26h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9£604

Wed 12/1112:46SNA - CWL

2 stops20h 09mDelta

Sun 16/1110:20CWL - SNA

2 stops39h 53mDelta

Deal found 14/9£630

Tue 28/1008:20LAX - CWL

2 stops18h 30mKLM

Tue 4/1117:25CWL - LAX

1 stop26h 20mKLM

Deal found 13/9£648

Tue 28/1014:45LAX - CWL

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1110:20CWL - LAX

2 stops18h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£666

Wed 12/1106:45SNA - CWL

2 stops26h 10mKLM

Sun 16/1117:30CWL - SNA

2 stops32h 52mKLM

Deal found 13/9£668

Fri 26/913:31SJC - CWL

2 stops19h 34mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/917:15CWL - SJC

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£683

Mon 29/1213:55SFO - CWL

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/110:20CWL - SFO

2 stops20h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£708

Mon 29/1210:23SFO - CWL

2 stops22h 32mDelta

Sat 10/110:20CWL - SFO

2 stops23h 05mDelta

Deal found 14/9£711

Mon 29/1213:55SFO - CWL

1 stop19h 00mKLM

Tue 6/110:20CWL - SFO

1 stop33h 30mKLM

Deal found 15/9£750

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Wed 29/1006:35SJC - CWL

2 stops20h 15mKLM

Wed 5/1117:25CWL - SJC

2 stops33h 56mKLM

Deal found 14/9£557

Tue 28/1009:59LAX - CWL

2 stops23h 56mDelta

Tue 4/1110:20CWL - LAX

2 stops20h 10mDelta

Deal found 13/9£563

Tue 28/1014:45LAX - CWL

1 stop19h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 4/1117:25CWL - LAX

1 stop26h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9£604

Tue 28/1014:45LAX - CWL

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1110:20CWL - LAX

2 stops18h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£666

Tue 28/1006:20SJC - CWL

2 stops20h 30mKLM

Tue 4/1117:25CWL - SJC

2 stops30h 32mKLM

Deal found 13/9£563

Thu 26/213:55SFO - CWL

1 stop19h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/317:15CWL - SFO

1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9£608

Thu 26/206:00SFO - CWL

2 stops19h 50mDelta

Mon 2/310:20CWL - SFO

1 stop33h 30mDelta

Deal found 13/9£612

Thu 26/206:30SJC - CWL

2 stops26h 25mDelta

Mon 2/310:20CWL - SJC

2 stops38h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/9£619

Fri 26/913:31SJC - CWL

2 stops19h 34mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/917:15CWL - SJC

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£683

Thu 26/213:45LAX - CWL

1 stop19h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/317:15CWL - LAX

1 stop26h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9£624

Tue 28/1008:20LAX - CWL

2 stops18h 30mKLM

Tue 4/1117:25CWL - LAX

1 stop26h 20mKLM

Deal found 13/9£648

Thu 26/213:45LAX - CWL

1 stop19h 10mDelta

Mon 2/310:20CWL - LAX

1 stop33h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/9£624

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Fri 26/913:31SJC - CWL

2 stops19h 34mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/917:15CWL - SJC

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£683

Sun 28/906:20SJC - CWL

2 stops18h 55mKLM

Wed 1/1009:50CWL - SJC

2 stops21h 00mKLM

Deal found 15/9£1,511

Tue 28/1009:59LAX - CWL

2 stops23h 56mDelta

Tue 4/1110:20CWL - LAX

2 stops20h 10mDelta

Deal found 13/9£563

Tue 28/1006:20SJC - CWL

2 stops20h 30mKLM

Tue 4/1117:25CWL - SJC

2 stops30h 32mKLM

Deal found 13/9£563

Tue 28/1014:45LAX - CWL

1 stop19h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 4/1117:25CWL - LAX

1 stop26h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9£604

Tue 28/1008:20LAX - CWL

2 stops18h 30mKLM

Tue 4/1117:25CWL - LAX

1 stop26h 20mKLM

Deal found 13/9£648

Tue 28/1014:45LAX - CWL

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1110:20CWL - LAX

2 stops18h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£666

Wed 29/1006:35SJC - CWL

2 stops20h 15mKLM

Wed 5/1117:25CWL - SJC

2 stops33h 56mKLM

Deal found 14/9£557

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseCardiff

SJC - CWL

SJCCWL

San Jose

Wed 29/10

06:35-09:50

2 stops20h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 5/11

17:25-19:21

2 stops33h 56m

£557

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

09:59-16:55

2 stops23h 56m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 4/11

10:20-22:30

2 stops20h 10m

£563

San JoseCardiff

SJC - CWL

SJCCWL

San Jose

Tue 28/10

06:20-09:50

2 stops20h 30m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 4/11

17:25-15:57

2 stops30h 32m

£563

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

14:45-16:55

1 stop19h 10m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 4/11

17:25-11:45

1 stop26h 20m

£604

San FranciscoCardiff

SFO - CWL

SFOCWL

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

13:55-16:55

1 stop19h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 2/3

17:15-11:50

1 stop26h 35m

£608

San FranciscoCardiff

SFO - CWL

SFOCWL

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

06:00-09:50

2 stops19h 50m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 2/3

10:20-11:50

1 stop33h 30m

£612

San JoseCardiff

SJC - CWL

SJCCWL

San Jose

Thu 26/2

06:30-16:55

2 stops26h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 2/3

10:20-16:31

2 stops38h 11m

£619

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Thu 26/2

13:45-16:55

1 stop19h 10m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 2/3

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

£624

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Thu 26/2

13:45-16:55

1 stop19h 10m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 2/3

10:20-11:45

1 stop33h 25m

£624

Santa AnaCardiff

SNA - CWL

SNACWL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/11

08:01-09:50

2 stops17h 49m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 16/11

10:20-20:14

2 stops41h 54m

£630

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cardiff (average of £169). Flying from California to Cardiff in December is currently the most expensive (average of £263). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cardiff from California?
For a flight from California to Cardiff, you will be flying into Cardiff Wales. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is just 9.1 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from California to Cardiff?
There are many flights that can get you from California to Cardiff in 19h 10m. Fly via KLM, Delta, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Cardiff is about 5349 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from California to Cardiff?
Most travelers choose San Francisco - Cardiff Wales, San Jose - Cardiff Wales or Los Angeles - Cardiff Wales when deciding on the best route from California to Cardiff.
Can I find deals for flights from California to Cardiff that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on California to Cardiff flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from California to Cardiff?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Cardiff.
Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Cardiff?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Cardiff 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 California to Cardiff?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cardiff (average of £169). Flying from California to Cardiff in December is currently the most expensive (average of £263). 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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