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

For as low as £682, TAP AIR PORTUGAL can have you in London Gatwick Airport from California in 17h 30m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from California to London Gatwick Airport?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to LGW?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to London Gatwick Airport as you normally would.

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

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

California to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £602 and £719 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £562 on Multiple Airlines (30 Oct–12 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 12 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 £682, TAP AIR PORTUGAL can have you in London Gatwick Airport from California in 17h 30m. 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 San Francisco - London Gatwick, Los Angeles - 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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California to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £602 and £719 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £562 on Multiple Airlines (30 Oct–12 Nov).

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California to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £602 and £719 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £562 on Multiple Airlines (30 Oct–12 Nov).