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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 11 July 2026.

Wed 18/1120:25
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop23h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 28/1106:30
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/7£445
Sun 25/1019:15
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop28h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 1/1208:30
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/7£446
Tue 15/912:45
LTN
-
LAX
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/917:30
LAX
-
LTN
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£447
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 6/7£447
Fri 21/813:05
LHR
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 05m
Lufthansa
Sun 6/915:35
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/7£448
Tue 1/909:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
SWISS
Tue 22/919:35
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 10/7£448
Thu 15/1008:45
LHR
-
LAX
2 stops19h 09m
Air Canada
Mon 26/1012:30
LAX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 10/7£449
Sat 26/916:30
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop29h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 13/1016:45
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop33h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/7£449
Tue 15/915:10
STN
-
LAX
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/917:30
LAX
-
STN
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£449
Tue 25/809:25
LGW
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
SWISS
Tue 8/919:35
LAX
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 10/7£449
Tue 3/1120:25
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops35h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 10/1106:00
ONT
-
LHR
2 stops20h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/7£450
Sun 23/806:00
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/915:35
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£450

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Return from

£445

One-way from

£347

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Cheapest in

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Average price

£539
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 18/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 29/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 15m total
  • London to Southern California
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

08:45-16:30

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 13/9

15:40-10:10

Nonstop10h 30m

£464

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 15/10

07:25-15:15

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/10

15:40-10:10

Nonstop10h 30m

£470
Fastest return journey

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 21/8

13:05-16:10

Nonstop11h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/9

15:35-10:10

Nonstop10h 35m

£494

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Fri 16/10

11:30-22:59

2 stops19h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/10

17:50-20:00

1 stop18h 10m

£505

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sun 1/11

16:55-20:15

Nonstop11h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/11

18:00-12:30

Nonstop10h 30m

£509

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

06:30-16:24

2 stops17h 54m

Ontario

Wed 16/9

09:52-13:05

2 stops19h 13m

£514

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

£516

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 19/8

08:40-14:45

1 stop14h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 14/3

23:30-16:50

Nonstop10h 20m

£516

LondonLos Angeles

LCY - LAX

LCYLAX

London City

Fri 9/10

08:25-20:40

2 stops20h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/10

13:50-17:20

1 stop19h 30m

£518

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

£519

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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 Wednesday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 £300
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £170
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £372
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £304

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 11 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
693 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

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
693 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

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
9,972 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

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
693 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

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
8,132 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

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
8,107 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

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 £147, however they can be found for as little as £38.

  • 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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