Cheap flights from California to London from £157

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LON
30 Jul — 6 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to London

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Cheapest flights from California to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 June 2026.

Thu 5/1119:30
LAX
-
LHR
2 stops33h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/1106:40
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/6£511
Sun 8/1119:30
LAX
-
LHR
2 stops30h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/1106:40
LHR
-
LAX
2 stops18h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/6£512
Tue 4/815:00
LAX
-
LGW
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/820:35
LGW
-
LAX
3 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£512
Mon 7/1219:30
LAX
-
LHR
2 stops29h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/1207:05
LHR
-
LAX
2 stops17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/6£512
Wed 9/916:45
LAX
-
STN
2 stops18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/918:20
STN
-
LAX
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£513
Wed 9/916:45
LAX
-
LGW
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/917:25
LGW
-
LAX
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£516
Tue 3/1119:30
LAX
-
LHR
2 stops30h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 6/1106:40
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/6£521
Sat 18/723:00
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/914:00
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£523
Sun 16/807:30
LAX
-
LGW
3 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/822:00
LGW
-
LAX
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£524
Tue 11/818:05
LAX
-
LGW
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/820:25
LGW
-
LAX
3 stops31h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6£524
Wed 16/907:30
LAX
-
STN
3 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/921:30
STN
-
LAX
3 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6£526
Thu 15/1017:05
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 30m
British Airways
Tue 1/1210:05
LHR
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 27/6£528

Find flight deals from California to London

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to London flight deals. Data was last updated 30 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£511

One-way from

£157

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£855

Good round-trip deal

£698 or less

Good one-way deal

£346 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 5/11-8/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • California to London
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 20m total
  • California to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£112 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to London (LON).

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

06:00-13:35

2 stops23h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

19:50-14:40

2 stops26h 50m

£617

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

14:36-17:40

2 stops19h 04m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

19:50-14:40

2 stops26h 50m

£620

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - STN

LAXSTN

Los Angeles

Wed 7/10

20:10-09:55

1 stop29h 45m

London Stansted

Tue 13/10

17:35-11:40

1 stop26h 05m

£649

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - STN

LAXSTN

Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

20:10-22:10

1 stop18h 00m

London Stansted

Wed 23/9

10:50-11:40

1 stop32h 50m

£649

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - STN

LAXSTN

Los Angeles

Sun 27/9

13:25-22:10

1 stop24h 45m

London Stansted

Tue 6/10

06:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

£649

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 16/10

23:50-09:35

2 stops25h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 23/10

06:40-14:40

1 stop16h 00m

£650

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

12:45-09:10

1 stop36h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 10/12

10:05-16:35

1 stop38h 30m

£655

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

16:35-20:30

2 stops19h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

16:25-14:35

1 stop30h 10m

£663

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 7/12

16:40-11:15

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 10/12

10:05-13:20

Nonstop11h 15m

£663

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

16:35-09:50

1 stop33h 15m

London Gatwick

Sat 28/11

10:10-14:45

2 stops60h 35m

£669

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Best time to book a flight from California to London

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to London?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to London (average of £490). Flying from California to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £980). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from California to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 June 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to London in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from California to London

Explore weekly flight availability from California to London. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 June 2026.

The most flights from USCA to LON are scheduled on a Monday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

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

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

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from California to London. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their California to London flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from California to London?

    Departing from California to London will take you 19h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5374 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to London one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £122 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Norse Atlantic UK from £128 and Virgin Atlantic from £174 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to London?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to London?

    Before booking your flight to London from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (92%), Air France (92%), Delta( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to London?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to London? While on average our users pay £2,337, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £280. The most popular route (Los Angeles - London Heathrow), is priced around £509.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to London?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to London (average of £490). Flying from California to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £980). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£240Average£486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£374Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£375Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£377Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£381Average£500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£392Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£394Average£760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£444Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£557Average£1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest£558Average£856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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