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£328+ 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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
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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 9 August 2026.

Mon 7/917:45 -
1 stop36h 45m
Mon 28/918:02 -
1 stop13h 33m
Deal found 8/8£359
Mon 7/906:55 -
2 stops21h 56m
Mon 28/913:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 8/8£408
Fri 16/1010:50 -
2 stops33h 28m
Sat 31/1013:35 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 5/8£410
Wed 4/1109:00 -
2 stops19h 15m
Fri 4/1213:33 -
1 stop13h 42m
Deal found 6/8£412
Wed 18/1109:00 -
2 stops19h 15m
Thu 19/1106:00 -
2 stops21h 05m
Deal found 5/8£413
Sat 24/1007:25 -
2 stops21h 33m
Sat 31/1005:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 8/8£416
Sat 19/906:55 -
2 stops18h 34m
Sat 26/909:00 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 5/8£416
Fri 11/1207:30 -
2 stops20h 50m
Thu 31/1205:45 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 7/8£416
Wed 2/1209:30 -
2 stops20h 23m
Sun 6/1206:50 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 6/8£416
Thu 24/907:30 -
2 stops21h 01m
Tue 29/913:22 -
1 stop15h 03m
Deal found 7/8£417
Sun 6/907:30 -
2 stops17h 59m
Sun 13/913:08 -
1 stop15h 27m
Deal found 7/8£417
Sat 24/1007:30 -
2 stops21h 28m
Thu 29/1005:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 9/8£418

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Find the latest flights to Southern California in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 9 August 2026.

Return from

£430

One-way from

£328

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Average price

£529
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 21/8-31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 38m total
  • London to Southern California
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

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

£414

LondonSanta Ana

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

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Wed 2/12

09:30-21:53

2 stops20h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/12

06:50-09:40

1 stop18h 50m

£416

LondonSanta Ana

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

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

07:30-17:29

2 stops17h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 20/9

13:08-09:40

1 stop12h 32m

£417

LondonSanta Ana

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

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Sat 19/9

06:55-19:02

2 stops20h 07m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 26/9

07:30-09:40

2 stops18h 10m

£432
Fastest return journey

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

13:05-16:10

Nonstop11h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

15:40-10:10

Nonstop10h 30m

£436

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

08:20-11:45

Nonstop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 13/9

13:21-10:50

1 stop13h 29m

£436

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 10/12

15:20-18:45

Nonstop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 14/1

14:12-12:00

1 stop13h 48m

£436

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 5/9

13:05-16:10

Nonstop11h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/9

15:40-10:10

Nonstop10h 30m

£436

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

08:40-16:30

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

12:25-10:00

1 stop13h 35m

£437

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 26/10

16:55-21:10

Nonstop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/11

20:50-15:25

Nonstop10h 35m

£454

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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 47 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 £361
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £169
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £369
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £302

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

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

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 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 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 9 August 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
694 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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
10,089 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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
694 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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
8,175 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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
8,151 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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, 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 £158, however they can be found for as little as £63.

  • 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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