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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 13 May 2026.

Tue 26/508:20
LHR
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 10m
Finnair
Tue 2/616:30
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Finnair
Deal found 8/5£462
Wed 29/712:25
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop16h 26m
Delta
Sun 9/817:51
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop13h 44m
Delta
Deal found 9/5£463
Wed 27/508:55
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop15h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 3/617:40
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop13h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/5£464
Sat 16/514:30
LHR
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 19/515:26
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop13h 39m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/5£464
Mon 21/916:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop30h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 29/916:45
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop33h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/5£464
Thu 27/808:40
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 6/915:50
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/5£465
Thu 27/806:30
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 10/908:15
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop14h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/5£466
Sat 19/916:30
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop29h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 26/916:55
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop32h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/5£466
Mon 14/912:00
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 25m
British Airways
Mon 12/1018:05
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 10/5£467
Tue 22/912:00
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 25m
British Airways
Thu 22/1021:00
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 9/5£467
Tue 1/906:30
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 20m
KLM
Wed 23/914:15
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop13h 05m
KLM
Deal found 11/5£468
Wed 4/1115:00
LHR
-
ONT
1 stop15h 23m
British Airways
Thu 28/115:09
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop12h 51m
British Airways
Deal found 10/5£469

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Return from

£462

One-way from

£368

Popular in

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Average price

£465
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 26/5-2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 45m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 33m total
  • London to Southern California
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

06:55-15:15

1 stop16h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/10

10:53-09:40

1 stop14h 47m

£484

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

06:30-17:46

2 stops19h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/6

13:46-11:00

1 stop13h 14m

£485

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Mon 17/8

11:00-18:15

1 stop15h 15m

Ontario

Thu 10/9

13:31-10:30

1 stop12h 59m

£497

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Wed 5/8

11:45-23:34

2 stops19h 49m

Ontario

Thu 13/8

11:56-13:15

1 stop17h 19m

£498

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

08:20-11:30

Nonstop11h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

18:05-12:45

Nonstop10h 40m

£499
Fastest return journey

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 2/10

18:15-21:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/10

23:15-17:35

Nonstop10h 20m

£506

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

10:35-18:11

1 stop15h 36m

Ontario

Thu 10/9

13:18-09:40

1 stop12h 22m

£512

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Sun 1/11

11:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

Ontario

Thu 12/11

13:00-09:40

1 stop12h 40m

£512

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Fri 24/7

18:35-10:28

1 stop23h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 31/7

17:37-15:35

1 stop13h 58m

£512

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

18:15-21:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 22/6

07:15-07:10

1 stop15h 55m

£515

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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 20 hours 29 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (54 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 United Airlines.

British Airways
British Airways
From £297
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £336
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £347
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £344

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 13 May 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
9,701 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
9,701 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,701 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
9,701 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
9,701 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
7,993 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,701 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
7,974 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,701 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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 £98, 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 5 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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