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£332+ Cheap flights to Southern California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
19 Jul — 26 Jul1
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 19 June 2026.

Thu 2/713:40
LHR
-
ONT
1 stop16h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 24/705:45
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6£334
Thu 9/706:55
LHR
-
SNA
2 stops18h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 17/716:00
SNA
-
LHR
2 stops30h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6£418
Thu 9/706:55
LHR
-
BUR
2 stops21h 48m
United Airlines
Thu 16/720:22
BUR
-
LHR
2 stops27h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6£418
Thu 9/706:55
LHR
-
SNA
2 stops18h 35m
Lufthansa
Fri 17/713:05
SNA
-
LHR
1 stop12h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/6£419
Wed 8/709:30
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops20h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 16/713:50
ONT
-
LHR
2 stops22h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6£420
Thu 10/907:30
LHR
-
SNA
2 stops17h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 26/911:29
SNA
-
LHR
2 stops15h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6£420
Tue 8/908:45
LHR
-
BUR
2 stops19h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 13/907:15
BUR
-
LHR
1 stop19h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/6£420
Wed 8/709:30
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops20h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 22/706:10
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6£423
Thu 9/706:55
LHR
-
BUR
2 stops21h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 13/720:22
BUR
-
LHR
2 stops17h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6£423
Fri 20/1109:30
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops21h 36m
United Airlines
Thu 3/1206:02
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6£424
Thu 10/907:25
LHR
-
BUR
2 stops18h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 14/912:44
BUR
-
LHR
1 stop12h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/6£424
Thu 10/911:05
LHR
-
SNA
1 stop16h 06m
Brussels Airlines
Sat 26/906:45
SNA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 00m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 19/6£430

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Return from

£478

One-way from

£332

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September

Average price

£548
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 6/7-13/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 05m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 05m total
  • London to Southern California
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LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Thu 9/7

06:55-17:30

2 stops18h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 17/7

21:15-09:20

1 stop28h 05m

£418

LondonBurbank

LHR - BUR

LHRBUR

London Heathrow

Thu 9/7

06:55-20:43

2 stops21h 48m

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 16/7

10:53-14:10

1 stop19h 17m

£418

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

07:30-17:23

2 stops17h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 26/9

08:10-06:55

1 stop14h 45m

£420

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Mon 12/10

13:40-21:59

1 stop16h 19m

Ontario

Sun 18/10

09:25-07:25

1 stop14h 00m

£443

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

08:00-20:01

2 stops20h 01m

Ontario

Sun 27/9

07:00-09:00

1 stop18h 00m

£443

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Wed 7/10

10:25-20:03

1 stop17h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/10

09:00-12:35

1 stop19h 35m

£443

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Thu 10/12

08:40-22:29

2 stops21h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/1

21:00-06:20

1 stop25h 20m

£487

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Tue 30/6

10:00-21:45

1 stop19h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/8

16:12-14:10

1 stop13h 58m

£494
Fastest return journey

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 25/8

18:15-21:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

23:15-17:35

Nonstop10h 20m

£501

LondonBurbank

LHR - BUR

LHRBUR

London Heathrow

Sat 15/8

10:55-08:48

1 stop29h 53m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 24/11

17:05-10:00

1 stop32h 55m

£509

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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 22 hours 6 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 Wednesday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (51 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 £304
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £343
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £351
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £365

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).

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

Booking 80 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 19 June 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
690 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

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
690 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,860 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

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
690 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,075 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,055 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

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 £56, 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 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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