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Cheap flights from California to London Gatwick Airport from £230

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LGW
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
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 13 May 2026.

Sun 16/816:40
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop33h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 29/816:30
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop29h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/5£591
Sun 9/816:40
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop33h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 17/910:35
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/5£593
Sun 16/816:40
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop33h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 30/821:15
LGW
-
LAX
2 stops49h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/5£593
Tue 18/809:25
LAS
-
LGW
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/914:00
LGW
-
LAS
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5£596
Wed 16/920:10
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 29/907:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/5£596
Tue 24/1117:15
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop32h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 9/1209:35
LGW
-
LAX
2 stops37h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/5£597
Sat 7/1117:15
LAX
-
LGW
2 stops19h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 9/1116:35
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop30h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/5£598
Tue 1/916:45
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop33h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 14/916:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop30h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/5£599
Thu 15/1016:30
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 16/1121:35
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops49h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/5£599
Wed 16/920:10
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 23/907:05
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop19h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5£599
Mon 11/519:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Thu 21/509:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 11/5£600
Tue 15/916:45
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop33h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 17/921:20
LGW
-
LAX
2 stops49h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/5£601

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 13 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£591

One-way from

£230

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£609

Good one-way deal

£213 or less
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  • 16/8-29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • California to London
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  • 8/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 00m total
  • California to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 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 13 May 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

19:20-14:00

2 stops34h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

16:25-14:30

1 stop30h 05m

£644

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

12:55-22:25

1 stop25h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 5/10

17:35-10:50

1 stop25h 15m

£666

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Tue 13/10

18:25-16:00

1 stop13h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 20/10

10:35-22:52

2 stops20h 17m

£667
Fastest return journey

Las VegasLondon

LAS - LGW

LASLGW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/8

17:50-16:00

1 stop14h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/9

10:25-15:35

1 stop13h 10m

£675

Las VegasLondon

LAS - LGW

LASLGW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/9

09:10-16:00

2 stops22h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 15/9

10:35-00:02

2 stops21h 27m

£686

SacramentoLondon

SMF - LGW

SMFLGW

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/10

14:15-16:00

2 stops17h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 13/10

10:35-21:52

2 stops19h 17m

£693

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LGW

SANLGW

San Diego

Wed 9/9

15:59-16:00

2 stops16h 01m

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

10:25-22:55

2 stops20h 30m

£695

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LGW

SANLGW

San Diego

Tue 20/10

15:59-16:00

2 stops16h 01m

London Gatwick

Sun 8/11

10:00-22:55

2 stops20h 55m

£695

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Wed 26/8

06:40-09:25

2 stops18h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

10:35-23:15

2 stops20h 40m

£708

Las VegasLondon

LAS - LGW

LASLGW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/8

10:02-18:45

2 stops24h 43m

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

10:20-17:50

1 stop15h 30m

£709

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

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

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Related info for your journey

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 £667, TAP AIR PORTUGAL can have you in London Gatwick Airport from California in 13h 35m. 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 San Diego - London Gatwick.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to London Gatwick Airport?

    While on average a flight from California to London Gatwick Airport is generally £213, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £212. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - London Gatwick), you can expect to pay £506 for that flight.

  • 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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