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Cheap flights from California to Cardiff from £269

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CWL
16 Jul — 23 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£609

One-way from

£269

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,127
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 25/8-1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • California to Cardiff
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30/7
  • 30/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • California to Cardiff
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High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 11 July 2025.

Mon 25/816:45LAX - CWL
1 stop16h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 1/909:50CWL - LAX
1 stop34h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/7£609
Mon 25/813:20SJC - CWL
2 stops19h 25mKLM
Mon 1/917:15CWL - SJC
2 stops35h 27mKLM
Deal found 11/7£613
Tue 26/820:15LAX - CWL
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/907:55CWL - LAX
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£621
Tue 26/813:50LAX - CWL
1 stop35h 25mKLM
Thu 4/917:15CWL - LAX
1 stop26h 35mKLM
Deal found 9/7£631
Tue 16/907:00SFO - CWL
2 stops18h 15mKLM
Tue 30/909:50CWL - SFO
1 stop33h 55mKLM
Deal found 8/7£648
Wed 3/916:50LAX - CWL
1 stop32h 25mDelta
Sat 13/909:45CWL - LAX
1 stop34h 05mDelta
Deal found 9/7£667
Wed 3/1205:55OAK - CWL
2 stops43h 55mKLM
Sun 7/1210:20CWL - OAK
2 stops38h 11mKLM
Deal found 10/7£680
Sun 24/817:15SAN - CWL
2 stops15h 30mKLM
Sun 31/809:50CWL - SAN
2 stops18h 54mKLM
Deal found 10/7£685
Fri 5/1207:15SNA - CWL
2 stops25h 40mDelta
Tue 9/1210:20CWL - SNA
2 stops42h 19mDelta
Deal found 8/7£730
Sat 23/807:05SFO - CWL
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Sat 30/809:45CWL - SFO
2 stops19h 44mDelta
Deal found 8/7£737
Fri 5/1207:00SNA - CWL
2 stops25h 55mKLM
Tue 9/1210:20CWL - SNA
2 stops37h 58mKLM
Deal found 10/7£768
Sun 24/806:15SAN - CWL
3 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/811:00CWL - SAN
3 stops38h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£896

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

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California

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Cardiff

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

16:45-16:45

1 stop16h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 1/9

09:50-11:50

1 stop34h 00m

£609

San JoseCardiff

SJC - CWL

SJCCWL

San Jose

Mon 25/8

13:20-16:45

2 stops19h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 1/9

17:15-20:42

2 stops35h 27m

£613

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

20:15-07:25

1 stop27h 10m

Cardiff Wales

Thu 4/9

07:55-19:05

2 stops43h 10m

£621

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

13:50-09:15

1 stop35h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Thu 4/9

17:15-11:50

1 stop26h 35m

£631

San FranciscoCardiff

SFO - CWL

SFOCWL

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

07:00-09:15

2 stops18h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 30/9

09:50-11:45

1 stop33h 55m

£648

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Wed 3/9

16:50-09:15

1 stop32h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Sat 13/9

09:45-11:50

1 stop34h 05m

£667

OaklandCardiff

OAK - CWL

OAKCWL

Oakland

Wed 3/12

05:55-09:50

2 stops43h 55m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 7/12

10:20-16:31

2 stops38h 11m

£680

San DiegoCardiff

SAN - CWL

SANCWL

San Diego

Sun 24/8

17:15-16:45

2 stops15h 30m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 31/8

09:50-20:44

2 stops18h 54m

£685

Santa AnaCardiff

SNA - CWL

SNACWL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/12

07:15-16:55

2 stops25h 40m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 9/12

10:20-20:39

2 stops42h 19m

£730

San FranciscoCardiff

SFO - CWL

SFOCWL

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

07:05-09:15

2 stops18h 10m

Cardiff Wales

Sat 30/8

09:45-21:29

2 stops19h 44m

£737

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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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.

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 11 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Cardiff, such as Delta, KLM, andVirgin Atlantic. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
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Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 most popular routes from California to Cardiff?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Cardiff Wales, San Jose - Cardiff Wales or San Francisco - 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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Top airline flying from California to Cardiff

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California to Cardiff. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£599Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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