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Cheap flights from California to London Gatwick Airport from £227

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LGW
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Gatwick

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Cheapest flights from California to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 August 2026.

Sun 15/1109:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Thu 19/1116:10 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 4/8£449
Sun 18/1010:20 -
1 stop21h 30m
Mon 2/1116:10 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 5/8£449
Sun 22/1109:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Thu 26/1116:10 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 5/8£459
Tue 24/1109:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Mon 30/1116:10 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 4/8£460
Fri 20/1109:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Mon 30/1116:10 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 4/8£463
Tue 13/1010:20 -
1 stop21h 30m
Mon 16/1116:10 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 5/8£463
Fri 6/1109:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Mon 16/1116:10 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 5/8£464
Sun 22/1109:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Mon 30/1116:10 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 4/8£465
Sun 4/1010:20 -
1 stop21h 30m
Thu 8/1016:50 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 4/8£483
Mon 21/916:30 -
1 stop33h 15m
Tue 6/1016:25 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 4/8£491
Mon 23/1116:35 -
1 stop15h 10m
Tue 8/1216:35 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 4/8£492
Mon 19/1021:56 -
1 stop28h 04m
Wed 4/1110:10 -
2 stops19h 20m
Deal found 4/8£492

Find flight deals from California to Gatwick

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Gatwick flight deals. Data was last updated 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£449

One-way from

£227

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£610
Royal Air Maroc
  • Royal Air Maroc
  • 15/11-19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • California to London
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • California to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£128 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Gatwick that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 6 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLondon

SFO San Francisco - LGW London Gatwick

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

19:20-20:30

2 stops41h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

16:25-14:35

1 stop30h 10m

£579

San FranciscoLondon

SFO San Francisco - LGW London Gatwick

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

16:30-11:20

2 stops34h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

16:25-14:30

1 stop30h 05m

£587

Los AngelesLondon

LAX Los Angeles - LGW London Gatwick

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

23:20-10:00

1 stop26h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

14:00-18:18

1 stop36h 18m

£590

BurbankLondon

BUR Burbank Bob Hope - LGW London Gatwick

BURLGW

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 1/12

13:56-17:50

2 stops19h 54m

London Gatwick

Tue 8/12

08:35-22:08

2 stops21h 33m

£614

San FranciscoLondon

SFO San Francisco - LGW London Gatwick

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 23/11

16:35-08:50

2 stops32h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

09:35-16:05

2 stops62h 30m

£628

BurbankLondon

BUR Burbank Bob Hope - LGW London Gatwick

BURLGW

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 22/9

13:50-17:50

2 stops20h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 29/9

09:25-20:08

2 stops18h 43m

£642

San FranciscoLondon

SFO San Francisco - LGW London Gatwick

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

16:35-09:45

1 stop33h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

21:15-13:35

2 stops48h 20m

£661
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesLondon

LAX Los Angeles - LGW London Gatwick

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Sun 4/10

18:00-16:00

1 stop14h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

10:00-16:35

1 stop14h 35m

£670

Las VegasLondon

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - LGW London Gatwick

LASLGW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 13/1

15:25-15:45

1 stop16h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/1

10:00-22:48

2 stops20h 48m

£674

Los AngelesLondon

LAX Los Angeles - LGW London Gatwick

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Sun 29/11

15:20-15:45

1 stop16h 25m

London Gatwick

Sun 6/12

10:00-18:34

1 stop16h 34m

£677

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to London Gatwick Airport

How much does it cost for a return flight from California to London Gatwick Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
California to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £435 and £621 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £449 on Royal Air Maroc (15 Nov–19 Nov).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to London Gatwick Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from California to London Gatwick Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 20 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Gatwick. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to London Gatwick Airport?

    For as low as £670, TAP AIR PORTUGAL can have you in London Gatwick Airport from California in 14h. There are 5463 mi between California and London Gatwick Airport. 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 London Gatwick Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from California to London Gatwick Airport are Los Angeles - London Gatwick, San Francisco - London Gatwick and Ontario - London Gatwick.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Gatwick?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Gatwick 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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