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£346+ Cheap flights to Southern California

— LAX
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Southern California in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Southern California

Wed 25/1109:00 -
2 stops19h 02m
Sun 6/1207:00 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 4/9£377
Mon 19/1008:40 -
2 stops41h 01m
Mon 26/1005:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 8/9£377
Thu 22/1006:00 -
2 stops23h 59m
Thu 29/1013:56 -
2 stops22h 19m
Deal found 7/9£378
Thu 22/1007:25 -
2 stops18h 08m
Thu 29/1009:08 -
1 stop17h 32m
Deal found 7/9£380
Thu 15/1007:30 -
2 stops21h 01m
Tue 20/1011:10 -
2 stops17h 50m
Deal found 4/9£381
Mon 19/1007:30 -
2 stops20h 18m
Mon 26/1009:39 -
2 stops20h 51m
Deal found 3/9£381
Tue 27/1009:30 -
2 stops17h 45m
Mon 2/1105:00 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 7/9£382
Wed 21/1007:30 -
2 stops20h 38m
Wed 28/1011:12 -
1 stop13h 13m
Deal found 6/9£382
Mon 19/1007:30 -
2 stops21h 01m
Sun 25/1006:00 -
2 stops19h 30m
Deal found 4/9£387
Tue 20/1015:05 -
2 stops28h 30m
Tue 27/1011:12 -
2 stops17h 38m
Deal found 5/9£387
Wed 4/1111:45 -
2 stops42h 58m
Fri 4/1212:20 -
1 stop35h 30m
Deal found 8/9£388
Tue 20/1010:55 -
1 stop18h 59m
Tue 27/1014:15 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 5/9£390

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Return from

£405

One-way from

£346

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£449
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/9-4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 08m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 15/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • London to Southern California
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LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sun 10/1

14:45-21:23

1 stop14h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£353

LondonBurbank

LHR London Heathrow - BUR Burbank Bob Hope

LHRBUR

London Heathrow

Tue 8/12

14:45-22:06

1 stop15h 21m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£353

LondonBurbank

LHR London Heathrow - BUR Burbank Bob Hope

LHRBUR

London Heathrow

Tue 15/12

14:45-22:06

1 stop15h 21m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£353

LondonLos Angeles

LCY London City - LAX Los Angeles

LCYLAX

London City

Wed 21/10

09:15-16:30

1 stop15h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£356

LondonLos Angeles

LTN London Luton - LAX Los Angeles

LTNLAX

London Luton

Sat 30/1

06:30-07:20

2 stops32h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£359

LondonOntario

LHR London Heathrow - ONT Ontario

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

06:15-23:46

2 stops25h 31m

Ontario

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£369

LondonLos Angeles

LTN London Luton - LAX Los Angeles

LTNLAX

London Luton

Tue 15/9

19:10-17:10

3 stops54h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£373

LondonLos Angeles

STN London Stansted - LAX Los Angeles

STNLAX

London Stansted

Mon 5/10

07:25-08:20

1 stop32h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£374

LondonBurbank

LHR London Heathrow - BUR Burbank Bob Hope

LHRBUR

London Heathrow

Thu 22/10

07:25-17:33

2 stops18h 08m

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 29/10

09:08-09:40

1 stop17h 32m

£380

LondonLos Angeles

LTN London Luton - LAX Los Angeles

LTNLAX

London Luton

Sun 11/10

18:15-08:20

2 stops46h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£381

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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 20 hours 27 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 (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (48 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 £297
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £169
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £367
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, Brussels Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

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 Finnair,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,432 reviews
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Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,432 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,432 reviews
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Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,188 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
694 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,217 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,212 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,432 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights

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 £116, however they can be found for as little as £26.

  • 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 15 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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