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£263+ Cheap flights to Southern California

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23 Sep — 30 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

Wed 4/1109:00 -
2 stops19h 15m
Fri 4/1207:00 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 24/8£419
Wed 4/1107:40 -
1 stop15h 35m
Fri 6/1114:21 -
1 stop13h 39m
Deal found 19/8£426
Sat 26/912:25 -
1 stop15h 41m
Sat 10/1015:34 -
1 stop13h 31m
Deal found 23/8£426
Wed 28/1017:50 -
1 stop25h 55m
Wed 11/1122:05 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 19/8£427
Sat 19/908:40 -
1 stop35h 10m
Sat 3/1020:35 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 22/8£428
Thu 19/1106:20 -
1 stop23h 15m
Thu 10/1206:30 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 20/8£429
Sat 7/1114:35 -
2 stops34h 25m
Sun 15/1119:30 -
2 stops19h 30m
Deal found 21/8£429
Fri 11/908:40 -
1 stop14h 05m
Wed 30/914:35 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 19/8£429
Mon 19/1015:05 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Tue 27/1021:50 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 23/8£430
Mon 5/1007:05 -
2 stops33h 15m
Tue 13/1010:20 -
2 stops23h 45m
Deal found 21/8£430
Thu 24/906:00 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 7/1015:40 -
Nonstop10h 30m
Deal found 24/8£431
Wed 7/1009:55 -
Nonstop11h 15m
Wed 14/1020:35 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 23/8£432

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Return from

£426

One-way from

£263

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February

Average price

£524
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  • 4/11-9/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 20m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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  • 28/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 36m total
  • London to Southern California
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LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/11

18:55-13:30

Nonstop10h 35m

£450

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 21/11

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 29/11

18:55-13:30

Nonstop10h 35m

£451

LondonOntario

LHR London Heathrow - ONT Ontario

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Thu 22/10

11:45-22:43

2 stops18h 58m

Ontario

Tue 27/10

09:45-10:30

2 stops17h 45m

£456

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 4/12

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/1

12:30-11:50

1 stop15h 20m

£456

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sun 18/10

06:30-11:50

1 stop13h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/10

09:45-10:40

1 stop17h 55m

£457

LondonSanta Ana

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

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Thu 5/11

11:10-22:00

2 stops18h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/11

16:05-09:40

1 stop33h 35m

£457

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 8/10

09:30-16:20

1 stop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/10

15:40-10:10

Nonstop10h 30m

£460

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 23/11

09:00-16:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 30/11

18:55-13:30

Nonstop10h 35m

£462

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sun 14/2

06:30-13:05

1 stop14h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 20/2

08:30-05:55

1 stop13h 25m

£462

LondonSanta Ana

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

LHRSNA

London Heathrow

Thu 17/9

07:30-19:11

2 stops19h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 24/9

18:36-20:40

2 stops18h 04m

£462

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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 7 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 Sunday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 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 £357
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £167
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £365
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £299

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

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

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 United Airlines,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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,116 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,116 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,116 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
695 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,116 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,116 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,116 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,188 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,116 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

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 £115, 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 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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