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Cheap flights from California to London Gatwick Airport from £166

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LGW
26 Aug — 2 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 27 July 2026.

Wed 12/823:00
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/914:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£482
Sat 1/823:00
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/914:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£499
Sat 1/823:00
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/814:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£512
Wed 19/823:20
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/914:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£512
Wed 29/723:00
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/914:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£513
Wed 16/916:35
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/914:30
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£515
Wed 29/723:00
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/914:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£515
Mon 17/823:00
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/914:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£517
Thu 20/823:20
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/814:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£520
Tue 8/923:20
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/914:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£521
Sat 15/823:00
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/914:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£522
Tue 18/823:20
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/914:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£523

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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£482

One-way from

£166

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£787
12/8-9/9
  • 12/8-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 48m total
  • California to London
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12/8
  • 12/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 18m total
  • California to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£131 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 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 27 July 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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

08:23-10:00

1 stop17h 37m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/10

10:10-22:53

1 stop19h 43m

£581

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Fri 11/12

19:15-20:40

2 stops41h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 22/12

16:35-14:45

1 stop30h 10m

£626

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 29/9

16:45-20:25

2 stops19h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 10/10

16:30-13:55

1 stop29h 25m

£637
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/11

15:20-15:45

1 stop16h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 18/11

10:00-16:35

1 stop14h 35m

£644

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 11/9

21:56-10:00

1 stop28h 04m

London Gatwick

Sat 19/9

14:00-18:48

1 stop36h 48m

£667

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 19/10

16:30-09:45

1 stop33h 15m

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

16:35-14:45

1 stop30h 10m

£677

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

19:20-11:20

2 stops32h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

16:25-14:35

1 stop30h 10m

£678

OntarioLondon

ONT - LGW

ONTLGW

Ontario

Tue 29/12

22:59-15:45

2 stops32h 46m

London Gatwick

Fri 8/1

10:00-22:43

2 stops20h 43m

£680

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 7/10

13:25-22:30

1 stop25h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 12/10

17:35-11:40

1 stop26h 05m

£683

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 28/9

13:25-16:40

1 stop19h 15m

London Gatwick

Mon 12/10

07:05-11:40

1 stop36h 35m

£683

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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 £391 and £556 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £482 on Multiple Airlines (12 Aug–9 Sept).

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 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

    For as low as £647, TAP AIR PORTUGAL can have you in London Gatwick Airport from California in 16h 25m. 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 Los Angeles - London Gatwick, San Francisco - London Gatwick and San Diego - 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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