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Cheap flights from California to Cardiff from £201

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CWL
24 Jun — 1 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Cardiff

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cardiff flight deals. Data was last updated 19 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£733

One-way from

£201

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,145
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 4/10-10/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • California to Cardiff
1/8
  • 1/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • California to Cardiff
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from California to Cardiff

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 19 June 2025.

Sat 4/1006:00SFO - CWL
2 stops19h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 10/1017:15CWL - SFO
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/6£733
Sat 2/816:50LAX - CWL
1 stop16h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 9/817:35CWL - LAX
1 stop26h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/6£753
Fri 1/813:50LAX - CWL
1 stop19h 15mDelta
Fri 8/809:50CWL - LAX
2 stops22h 22mDelta
Deal found 17/6£780
Fri 1/813:50LAX - CWL
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/817:15CWL - LAX
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£780
Sat 4/1013:45SFO - CWL
1 stop19h 00mKLM
Fri 10/1017:15CWL - SFO
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Deal found 16/6£805
Fri 1/813:45SFO - CWL
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Fri 8/809:50CWL - SFO
2 stops22h 29mDelta
Deal found 17/6£817
Wed 16/716:50LAX - CWL
1 stop15h 55mAir France
Wed 23/709:50CWL - LAX
2 stops18h 33mAir France
Deal found 16/6£820
Sat 2/812:17SJC - CWL
2 stops20h 33mKLM
Sat 9/817:35CWL - SJC
2 stops31h 18mKLM
Deal found 18/6£826
Fri 1/811:15SJC - CWL
2 stops21h 50mDelta
Fri 8/809:50CWL - SJC
2 stops20h 22mDelta
Deal found 17/6£858
Wed 16/716:50LAX - CWL
1 stop32h 25mKLM
Wed 23/709:50CWL - LAX
1 stop34h 00mKLM
Deal found 16/6£905
Sat 2/806:00OAK - CWL
3 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/809:00CWL - OAK
3 stops22h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6£986
Sat 4/1017:45SFO - CWL
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1019:45CWL - SFO
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6£1,047

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cardiff that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Cardiff

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCardiff

SFO - CWL

SFOCWL

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

06:00-09:15

2 stops19h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 10/10

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

£733

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

16:50-16:50

1 stop16h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Sat 9/8

17:35-11:50

1 stop26h 15m

£753

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Fri 1/8

13:50-17:05

1 stop19h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 8/8

09:50-00:12

2 stops22h 22m

£780

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Fri 1/8

13:50-17:05

1 stop19h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 8/8

17:15-14:50

1 stop29h 35m

£780

San FranciscoCardiff

SFO - CWL

SFOCWL

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 10/10

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

£805

San FranciscoCardiff

SFO - CWL

SFOCWL

San Francisco

Fri 1/8

13:45-17:05

1 stop19h 20m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 8/8

09:50-00:19

2 stops22h 29m

£817

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Wed 16/7

16:50-16:45

1 stop15h 55m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 23/7

09:50-20:23

2 stops18h 33m

£820

San JoseCardiff

SJC - CWL

SJCCWL

San Jose

Sat 2/8

12:17-16:50

2 stops20h 33m

Cardiff Wales

Sat 9/8

17:35-16:53

2 stops31h 18m

£826

San JoseCardiff

SJC - CWL

SJCCWL

San Jose

Fri 1/8

11:15-17:05

2 stops21h 50m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 8/8

09:50-22:12

2 stops20h 22m

£858

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Wed 16/7

16:50-09:15

1 stop32h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 23/7

09:50-11:50

1 stop34h 00m

£905

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/6

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cardiff

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Cardiff

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.

Rainfall in Cardiff by month

Plan your trip to Cardiff by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cardiff by month

Plan your trip to Cardiff by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cardiff

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. Reviews last updated 19 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Air France from California to Cardiff by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £371. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Atlantic and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from California to Cardiff for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes 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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