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Cheap flights from California to London from £228

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LON
30 Dec — 6 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 November 2025.

Mon 8/1206:00ONT - LHR
2 stops21h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 24/1212:20LHR - ONT
2 stops42h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/11£420
Mon 8/1207:05ONT - LHR
1 stop17h 55mKLM
Wed 24/1212:30LHR - ONT
1 stop29h 30mKLM
Deal found 28/11£445
Mon 8/1208:15SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 10mDelta
Thu 25/1208:55LHR - SFO
1 stop23h 02mDelta
Deal found 28/11£451
Sun 7/1218:20SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 15mAer Lingus
Fri 12/1208:50LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 28/11£452
Mon 8/1217:20SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 15mAer Lingus
Wed 10/1209:50LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 28/11£452
Sun 7/1216:15SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1207:00LHR - SFO
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11£453
Sun 7/1216:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 10mDelta
Wed 14/106:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mDelta
Deal found 28/11£454
Sat 29/1116:35SFO - LGW
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 6/1210:10LGW - SFO
2 stops60h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/11£455
Fri 5/1208:25SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1209:00LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£455
Wed 3/1212:50SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1206:35LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11£456
Sun 7/1216:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 10mDelta
Tue 13/111:45LHR - SFO
1 stop32h 05mDelta
Deal found 28/11£456
Tue 30/1219:25SFO - LCY
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Mon 26/109:15LCY - SFO
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Deal found 28/11£457

Cheap 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 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£434

One-way from

£228

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£578

Good round-trip deal

£492 or less

Good one-way deal

£193 or less
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  • 24/2-6/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 27m total
  • California to London
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29/1
  • 29/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • California to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to London 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 30 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to London that are best for you.

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Return

Price

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

12:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

09:00-16:30

1 stop15h 30m

£452

OntarioLondon

ONT - LHR

ONTLHR

Ontario

Mon 12/1

07:30-11:40

2 stops20h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

06:20-21:05

2 stops22h 45m

£455

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

16:40-16:00

1 stop15h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

19:50-14:35

2 stops26h 45m

£455

OntarioLondon

ONT - LHR

ONTLHR

Ontario

Wed 28/1

06:00-10:00

1 stop20h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

08:40-21:05

2 stops20h 25m

£455

OntarioLondon

ONT - LHR

ONTLHR

Ontario

Tue 24/2

07:30-10:30

1 stop19h 00m

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

12:20-22:40

1 stop18h 20m

£456

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

12:55-07:25

Nonstop10h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

10:35-13:40

Nonstop11h 05m

£458

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

16:03-17:40

2 stops18h 37m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/3

21:05-15:35

2 stops25h 30m

£459

OntarioLondon

ONT - LHR

ONTLHR

Ontario

Tue 6/1

22:30-07:05

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 13/1

08:55-22:51

2 stops21h 56m

£460

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

16:30-10:40

Nonstop10h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

06:30-11:50

1 stop13h 20m

£462

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

17:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

11:10-20:35

1 stop16h 25m

£463

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to London (average of £171). Flying from California to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £425). 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 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to London in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 16 December 2024.

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

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 November 2025.

The most flights from USCA to LON are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to London. 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?

    Departing from California to London will take you 10h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5350 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 £236 on LEVEL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from £267 and Air Canada from £281 one-way.

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

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

  • 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: Air Canada (90%), Austrian Airlines (90%), United Airlines( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to London?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to London? While on average our users pay £1,318, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £293. The most popular route (Los Angeles - London Heathrow), is priced around £326.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to London (average of £171). Flying from California to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £425). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to London. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 November 2025.
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£308Average£458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£320Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£370Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£373Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£374Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£381Average£517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£392Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£399Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£401Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£410Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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