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— LAX
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Southern California in 2026

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 16 January 2026.

Return from

£360

One-way from

£299

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£445
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 23/3-2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 35m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 15m total
  • London to Southern California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 January 2026.

Mon 2/313:30
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops17h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 9/313:50
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop12h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1£346
Thu 12/208:30
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops22h 27m
United Airlines
Thu 19/206:00
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop17h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1£347
Wed 4/306:30
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops24h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 18/313:40
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop15h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1£348
Mon 23/208:30
LHR
-
SNA
2 stops22h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 4/306:45
SNA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1£348
Sat 28/209:30
LHR
-
SNA
2 stops19h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 7/307:25
SNA
-
LHR
2 stops19h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1£353
Tue 12/506:55
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops34h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 16/513:40
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop14h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1£358
Mon 4/506:30
LHR
-
SNA
2 stops23h 46m
United Airlines
Thu 7/507:00
SNA
-
LHR
1 stop21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1£359
Mon 27/409:30
LHR
-
ONT
2 stops20h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 9/505:05
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop23h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1£359
Sat 28/215:05
LHR
-
ONT
1 stop15h 32m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 7/313:10
ONT
-
LHR
1 stop12h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/1£360
Fri 23/108:30
LHR
-
SNA
2 stops21h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 26/118:25
SNA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1£360
Sat 28/210:45
LHR
-
LGB
1 stop19h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 7/307:00
LGB
-
LHR
1 stop19h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/1£360
Mon 23/318:40
LHR
-
LAX
1 stop29h 55m
SWISS
Thu 2/415:30
LAX
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 15/1£360

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Thu 12/2

09:30-22:57

2 stops21h 27m

Ontario

Mon 23/2

06:00-11:05

2 stops21h 05m

£347

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

06:30-22:57

2 stops24h 27m

Ontario

Wed 18/3

13:40-12:00

1 stop15h 20m

£348

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

08:30-22:30

2 stops22h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/3

06:45-05:55

1 stop15h 10m

£348

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

09:30-20:50

2 stops19h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/3

07:25-11:20

2 stops19h 55m

£353

LondonLong Beach

LHR - LGB

LHRLGB

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

10:45-21:45

1 stop19h 00m

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 7/3

07:00-10:00

1 stop19h 00m

£360

LondonSanta Ana

LHR - SNA

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

08:30-22:24

2 stops21h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/2

13:17-09:40

1 stop12h 23m

£361

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

10:05-17:48

1 stop15h 43m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/2

19:10-08:05

1 stop28h 55m

£363

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 11/2

14:25-16:35

2 stops34h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

19:10-17:50

1 stop14h 40m

£364

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

11:50-15:20

Nonstop11h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

21:00-15:30

Nonstop10h 30m

£365

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 12/2

16:55-20:25

Nonstop11h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/2

19:20-14:00

Nonstop10h 40m

£365

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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 4 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 Saturday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 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 £323
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £339
KLM
KLM
From £358
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £353

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Southern California are Iberia, SWISS and Finnair.

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).

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 16 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,718 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,680 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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, Iberia 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 £146, however they can be found for as little as £21.

  • 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 10 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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