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18 Sep — 25 Sep1
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Flights to Southern California in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Southern California

Wed 14/1019:15 -
2 stops35h 28m
Wed 18/1112:22 -
1 stop34h 03m
Deal found 17/8£427
Thu 3/908:55 -
1 stop15h 10m
Thu 10/915:50 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 18/8£428
Tue 27/1009:15 -
1 stop15h 20m
Mon 16/1119:10 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 17/8£429
Thu 3/909:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Thu 10/914:15 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 18/8£429
Wed 30/906:00 -
2 stops22h 08m
Wed 7/1014:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 16/8£429
Fri 6/1109:15 -
1 stop15h 20m
Tue 17/1119:10 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 18/8£430
Wed 21/1007:25 -
1 stop15h 50m
Fri 30/1015:32 -
1 stop13h 28m
Deal found 17/8£430
Sun 30/818:35 -
1 stop29h 55m
Mon 14/919:35 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 16/8£430
Tue 15/908:45 -
2 stops19h 23m
Tue 22/913:50 -
2 stops20h 00m
Deal found 17/8£430
Mon 9/1106:15 -
2 stops33h 05m
Sun 22/1109:20 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 17/8£431
Tue 27/1009:00 -
1 stop15h 35m
Thu 5/1108:15 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 16/8£431
Wed 4/1109:00 -
2 stops19h 15m
Mon 9/1113:29 -
1 stop12h 11m
Deal found 18/8£431

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Return from

£428

One-way from

£329

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

£530
Virgin Atlantic
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  • 3/9-10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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  • United Airlines
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 21m total
  • London to Southern California
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LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

13:45-17:35

1 stop34h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

12:30-11:50

1 stop15h 20m

£430

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 18/1

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

18:55-13:30

Nonstop10h 35m

£434

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 19/11

07:40-15:15

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 2/12

18:55-13:30

Nonstop10h 35m

£434

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

08:45-16:30

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 22/9

15:40-10:10

Nonstop10h 30m

£434

LondonSanta Ana

LHR London Heathrow - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/11

09:00-20:45

2 stops19h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 17/11

11:10-09:40

1 stop14h 30m

£435

LondonOntario

LHR London Heathrow - ONT Ontario

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Wed 18/11

09:00-20:15

2 stops19h 15m

Ontario

Thu 19/11

06:00-07:40

1 stop17h 40m

£437
Fastest return journey

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

06:30-13:10

1 stop14h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 23/9

15:40-10:10

Nonstop10h 30m

£440

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

14:45-21:35

1 stop14h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 30/11

13:41-10:00

1 stop12h 19m

£447

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 28/9

08:40-14:45

1 stop14h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 9/10

17:40-15:35

1 stop13h 55m

£448

LondonBurbank

LHR London Heathrow - BUR Burbank Bob Hope

LHRBUR

London Heathrow

Sat 5/9

06:30-21:48

2 stops23h 18m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 12/9

09:48-15:35

2 stops21h 47m

£451

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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

How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from London to Southern California takes 19 hours 48 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 (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 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 £359
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £169
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £368
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £301

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Southern California are United Airlines, Norse Atlantic UK and Aer Lingus.

Rainfall in Southern California 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

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).

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

Booking 60 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Southern California

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
10,102 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

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
10,102 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,102 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

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
695 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,102 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

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
10,102 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

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
8,199 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,102 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

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
8,178 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,102 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

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, Virgin Atlantic 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 £86, however they can be found for as little as £42.

  • 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 Los Angeles have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Los Angeles?

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

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