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Flights to Southern California in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Southern California
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Southern California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Fri 13/308:30
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops20h 48m
United Airlines
Fri 20/313:40
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop34h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1£342
Mon 2/206:00
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/219:00
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£342
Wed 4/209:30
LHR
-
LAX
2 stops19h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/209:01
LAX
-
LHR
2 stops15h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£343
Wed 25/211:30
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop15h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 18/317:35
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/1£344
Sat 28/206:15
LHR
-
LAX
2 stops25h 08m
British Airways
Mon 9/315:28
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop13h 07m
British Airways
Deal found 27/1£345
Tue 3/218:40
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop29h 55m
SWISS
Tue 17/320:10
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop14h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 27/1£345
Tue 28/408:45
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 14/515:30
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1£346
Mon 2/320:25
LHR
-
LGB
2 stops33h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 31/313:05
LGB
-
LHR
2 stops40h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/1£347
Sat 7/213:45
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop34h 50m
Lufthansa
Sat 21/222:55
LAX
-
LHR
2 stops23h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/1£347
Thu 30/406:00
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Austrian Airlines
Fri 15/515:30
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 27/1£347
Wed 4/206:30
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 8/216:35
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/1£348
Mon 4/506:55
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop16h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 12/515:30
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1£349

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Return from

£342

One-way from

£278

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Average price

£431
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 6/3-16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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  • WestJet
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 34m total
  • London to Southern California
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLong Beach

LHR - LGB

LHRLGB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

20:25-21:45

2 stops33h 20m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 31/3

13:05-13:05

2 stops40h 00m

£347

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 4/5

07:25-15:15

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

10:54-09:40

1 stop14h 46m

£349

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

11:15-18:30

1 stop15h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

23:10-22:10

1 stop16h 00m

£350

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 11/2

13:30-13:05

1 stop31h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

11:08-09:40

1 stop14h 32m

£353

LondonLong Beach

LHR - LGB

LHRLGB

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

10:45-21:45

1 stop19h 00m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 3/3

07:00-08:45

2 stops41h 45m

£356

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

07:30-22:30

2 stops23h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/3

11:15-09:40

1 stop15h 25m

£356

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

10:45-16:32

1 stop13h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/3

07:05-10:00

1 stop19h 55m

£357

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

19:10-17:50

1 stop14h 40m

£360

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

19:00-13:30

Nonstop10h 30m

£360

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

16:55-20:25

Nonstop11h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

16:42-13:15

1 stop12h 33m

£360

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Southern California

How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from London to Southern California takes 20 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Southern California from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Southern California

The most flights from London to Southern California are scheduled on a Thursday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southern California?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Southern California are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa.

British Airways
British Airways
From £314
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £330
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £342
KLM
KLM
From £345

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Southern California are Iberia, SWISS and Finnair.

Rainfall in Southern California by month

Plan your trip to Southern California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southern California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Southern California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Southern California by month

Plan your trip to Southern California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southern California, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Southern California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southern California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Southern California. Reviews last updated 29 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andNorse Atlantic UK to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,756 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,705 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

FAQs about flying to Southern California

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Southern California if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Southern California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Southern California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air France is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southern California.

  • How much is a return flight to Southern California?

    A return flight to Southern California will typically cost around £118, however they can be found for as little as £20.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Southern California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Southern California, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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