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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 28 April 2026.

Thu 7/508:20
LHR
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 2/909:30
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop17h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/4£409
Thu 7/515:00
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop17h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 31/807:00
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/4£411
Fri 8/510:20
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 30/819:10
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop15h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/4£420
Mon 4/506:30
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop16h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 18/519:59
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop13h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/4£423
Sun 3/510:30
LHR
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 10m
British Airways
Fri 4/917:10
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 23/4£426
Tue 5/511:40
LHR
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 10m
British Airways
Fri 4/917:10
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 23/4£430
Mon 7/1220:50
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop29h 20m
LEVEL
Sun 13/1219:55
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 10m
LEVEL
Deal found 27/4£431
Thu 7/511:40
LHR
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 10m
British Airways
Sat 5/917:10
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 23/4£431
Sat 9/509:15
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop19h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 5/910:21
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop13h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/4£434
Sun 3/506:30
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 17/519:59
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop13h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/4£435
Mon 4/510:30
LHR
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 10m
British Airways
Sun 30/815:50
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 23/4£437
Tue 17/1116:30
LHR
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ONT
1 stop15h 27m
British Airways
Tue 24/1116:47
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop12h 28m
British Airways
Deal found 24/4£459

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Return from

£434

One-way from

£350

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£476
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 3/7-2/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 17m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 29/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • London to Southern California
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

08:40-14:45

1 stop14h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

14:05-15:35

1 stop17h 30m

£479

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Fri 24/7

19:50-10:28

1 stop22h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 31/7

07:00-12:10

1 stop21h 10m

£498

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

14:25-21:08

1 stop14h 43m

Ontario

Tue 27/10

16:59-13:15

1 stop13h 16m

£499

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 7/7

09:55-13:10

Nonstop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

20:10-15:00

Nonstop10h 50m

£499

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 22/7

14:10-23:00

1 stop16h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/7

15:50-10:15

Nonstop10h 25m

£499

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Thu 20/8

08:20-18:20

2 stops18h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 29/8

13:35-15:35

2 stops18h 00m

£499

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Mon 13/7

20:05-10:28

1 stop22h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 13/10

21:00-10:20

1 stop29h 20m

£499

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 6/8

14:30-17:45

Nonstop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 24/8

23:15-17:35

Nonstop10h 20m

£500

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Sat 5/9

10:55-21:53

1 stop18h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/9

13:35-10:00

1 stop12h 25m

£500

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

14:25-21:12

1 stop14h 47m

Ontario

Mon 21/9

16:59-15:05

1 stop14h 06m

£501

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Best time to book a flight to Southern California

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Southern California

When is the best time to book a flight to Southern California?

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Southern California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from London to Southern California takes 18 hours 34 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 Monday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (48 on average).

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

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

British Airways
British Airways
From £298
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £337
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £348
Scandinavian Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines
From £322

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Southern California are Iberia, Norse Atlantic UK and SWISS.

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 28 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
688 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,956 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

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, Iberia 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 £97, however they can be found for as little as £41.

  • 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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