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Cheap flights from California to London Gatwick Airport from £250

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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LGW
4 Jun — 11 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 5 May 2026.

Sun 3/516:30
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/509:40
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£566
Sun 13/906:45
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/910:30
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops20h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£572
Tue 3/1119:55
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop32h 25m
LEVEL
Wed 18/1117:15
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop32h 55m
LEVEL
Deal found 1/5£574
Thu 14/516:30
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/517:50
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£575
Thu 14/516:45
LAX
-
LGW
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/518:40
LGW
-
LAX
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£578
Tue 3/1119:55
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop35h 25m
LEVEL
Wed 11/1115:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop34h 45m
LEVEL
Deal found 2/5£578
Wed 12/816:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 9/916:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop30h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/5£583
Wed 25/1118:20
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop13h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 9/1210:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop14h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/5£583
Sat 31/1018:15
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop32h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 7/1216:35
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop30h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/5£584
Tue 1/1217:15
LAX
-
LGW
2 stops32h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 7/1216:35
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop30h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 30/4£586
Tue 3/1117:15
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop32h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 9/1121:35
LGW
-
LAX
2 stops25h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/5£589
Mon 11/516:45
LAX
-
LGW
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/520:10
LGW
-
LAX
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£590

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 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£572

One-way from

£250

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£547

Good round-trip deal

£507 or less

Good one-way deal

£212 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/9-29/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 49m total
  • California to London
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 45m total
  • California to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£16 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 5 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

15:05-16:00

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 29/10

16:45-14:25

1 stop28h 40m

£647

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

13:05-16:00

2 stops18h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 7/10

10:25-23:11

2 stops20h 46m

£648

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LGW

SANLGW

San Diego

Wed 16/9

15:59-16:00

2 stops16h 01m

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

10:25-22:55

2 stops20h 30m

£656

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Wed 5/8

18:05-16:00

1 stop13h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/8

10:25-18:36

1 stop16h 11m

£658

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Wed 5/8

18:25-16:00

1 stop13h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 25/8

10:35-11:40

1 stop33h 05m

£668

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Tue 11/8

06:40-09:25

2 stops18h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 25/8

17:00-10:58

2 stops25h 58m

£670
Fastest return journey

Las VegasLondon

LAS - LGW

LASLGW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/9

17:50-16:00

1 stop14h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

10:25-15:35

1 stop13h 10m

£673

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 17/9

16:30-14:45

1 stop14h 15m

London Gatwick

Tue 29/9

10:20-19:58

2 stops17h 38m

£679

Las VegasLondon

LAS - LGW

LASLGW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 12/9

09:25-16:00

2 stops22h 35m

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

10:25-21:56

2 stops19h 31m

£684

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LGW

SANLGW

San Diego

Mon 14/9

14:17-06:20

1 stop32h 03m

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

13:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

£699

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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 £647, Virgin Atlantic can have you in London Gatwick Airport from California in 16h 55m. There are 5374 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 £422, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £211. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - London Gatwick), you can expect to pay £574 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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