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— LAX
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 6 July 2026.

Fri 28/806:00
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Austrian Airlines
Sat 12/908:15
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop14h 30m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 2/7£449
Wed 28/1016:35
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop30h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 10/1117:15
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop32h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/7£449
Thu 27/818:40
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/915:40
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£450
Sat 26/916:30
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop29h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 9/1016:40
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop15h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/7£450
Wed 4/1113:40
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 10/1117:15
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/7£451
Tue 25/807:25
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop15h 50m
Lufthansa
Thu 3/915:35
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/7£452
Thu 24/914:50
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop31h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 2/1016:40
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop15h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/7£452
Wed 26/806:00
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 9/908:17
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop14h 38m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 3/7£453
Thu 10/907:25
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop15h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 22/915:40
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/7£454
Sat 3/1016:30
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop29h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 24/1016:55
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop33h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/7£454
Tue 15/906:55
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/910:44
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop13h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£454
Mon 21/916:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop30h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 27/916:40
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop33h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/7£454

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Return from

£449

One-way from

£346

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£541
Austrian Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • 28/8-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 27/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 15m total
  • London to Southern California
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Price

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LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

08:45-16:30

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 1/10

07:00-09:40

1 stop18h 40m

£481

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Mon 28/9

17:45-11:19

1 stop25h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/10

18:00-15:35

1 stop13h 35m

£495

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 22/8

12:55-20:00

1 stop15h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 12/9

13:21-10:50

1 stop13h 29m

£495

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Fri 25/9

09:20-18:09

1 stop16h 49m

Ontario

Thu 8/10

17:52-15:35

1 stop13h 43m

£495

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Tue 29/9

13:25-22:04

1 stop16h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 13/10

13:25-11:00

1 stop13h 35m

£495

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

10:45-22:05

1 stop18h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/11

21:00-20:00

1 stop15h 00m

£500

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Fri 2/10

08:40-20:23

2 stops19h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/10

14:02-12:10

1 stop14h 08m

£502

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Fri 9/10

10:25-22:29

2 stops20h 04m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 18/10

15:15-16:00

1 stop16h 45m

£504

LondonLos Angeles

LTN - LAX

LTNLAX

London Luton

Sun 4/10

15:55-14:45

2 stops30h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 12/10

16:45-19:55

2 stops19h 10m

£524

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Thu 29/10

10:00-22:36

2 stops19h 36m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 13/11

11:00-15:45

2 stops20h 45m

£524

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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 21 hours 10 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 Sunday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (53 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 £301
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £171
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £373
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £305

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

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

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).

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

Booking 39 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 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 6 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
691 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
691 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
691 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,937 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
691 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
691 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,114 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
691 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,094 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
691 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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 £148, however they can be found for as little as £39.

  • 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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