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Cheap flights to California from £172

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Flights to California in 2024

Find the latest flights to California in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£500

Return from

£372

One-way from

£172
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Los Angeles
One-way flight from London to California

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Cheap flights to California in May & June 2024

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The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to California in May and June 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Los Angeles, California
Sun 2/610:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 20/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/5£383
Sun 2/620:30LHR - LAX
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 29/117:20LAX - LHR
1 stop14h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/5£401
Mon 3/618:40LHR - LAX
1 stop27h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/5£405
Tue 21/510:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 14/816:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/5£406
Thu 6/618:40LHR - LAX
1 stop27h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop19h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/5£408
Thu 6/618:40LHR - LAX
1 stop27h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop19h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/5£408
Mon 3/621:05LHR - LAX
2 stops25h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/5£410
Sun 2/620:30LHR - LAX
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 29/117:20LAX - LHR
2 stops20h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/5£414
Wed 19/610:20LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 45mFinnair
Mon 1/714:20LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 40mFinnair
Deal found 20/5£421
Cheap flights to San Francisco, California
Mon 17/610:35LGW - SFO
1 stop35h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 15/1015:50SFO - LGW
1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 21/5£387
Mon 3/619:50LHR - SFO
1 stop26h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 1/116:40SFO - LHR
1 stop22h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/5£412
Sat 15/615:05LGW - SFO
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 29/622:12SFO - LGW
1 stop25h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/5£413
Mon 3/611:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 1/115:45SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/5£414
Fri 14/610:10LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 21/611:20SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5£418
Fri 14/610:10LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Sat 22/615:57SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 28mFinnair
Deal found 20/5£421
Sun 9/610:10LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Sat 22/615:57SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 28mFinnair
Deal found 20/5£422
Mon 17/621:05LGW - SFO
2 stops25h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 15/1015:50SFO - LGW
1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 21/5£423
Wed 5/620:30LHR - SFO
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 2/1017:40SFO - LHR
1 stop31h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/5£424
Cheap flights to San Diego, California
Sat 1/610:45LGW - SAN
2 stops21h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/914:12SAN - LGW
2 stops32h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£514
Sat 1/610:00LGW - SAN
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/1120:41SAN - LGW
1 stop30h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£541
Sat 1/614:00LGW - SAN
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/920:00SAN - LGW
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£548
Tue 18/607:25LHR - SAN
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Tue 25/611:01SAN - LHR
1 stop12h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 20/5£550
Wed 19/609:00LHR - SAN
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/608:00SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£558
Wed 19/606:00LHR - SAN
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/608:00SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£563
Wed 19/609:00LHR - SAN
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/608:00SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£564
Wed 19/609:00LHR - SAN
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/608:00SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£565
Mon 17/607:45LHR - SAN
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/608:00SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£567

California 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for California in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 853,037 searches and data were last updated on 21 May 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to California in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 18/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 2/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£372
Wed 18/910:20LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 45mFinnair
Wed 2/1013:56LAX - LHR
1 stop14h 14mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£373
Tue 5/1113:40LHR - SFO
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 18/1116:40SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/5£375
Wed 18/910:20LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 45mFinnair
Wed 2/1014:20LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 40mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£375
Mon 9/915:05LGW - LAX
1 stop25h 54mBritish Airways
Mon 16/923:48LAX - LGW
1 stop24h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/5£375
Tue 10/911:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 17/917:01SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/5£376
Thu 12/906:15LHR - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFinnair
Sat 28/913:47SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 23mFinnair
Deal found 20/5£377
Mon 9/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 25/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/5£377
Thu 12/1206:40LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 23/116:20SFO - LHR
1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/5£379

Flights to California departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to California, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 2024.
Users travelling to California last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Mon 27/520:30LHR - LAX
1 stop25h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop17h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/5£427
Mon 27/514:25LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 2/622:10SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/5£453
Tue 28/518:45LGW - SAN
2 stops31h 30mSWISS
Tue 4/613:21SAN - LGW
2 stops20h 29mSWISS
Deal found 20/5£661

One-way flights to California

Explore one-way flight options to California for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to California. Book a round-trip flight to California instead by using the search form above.
Mon 3/620:50LGW - LAX
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£172
Tue 11/613:10LHR - SFO
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£293
Mon 3/620:50LGW - SAN
3 stops45h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£221

Direct flights to California

Wed 18/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 2/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£372
Tue 10/911:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 17/917:01SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/5£376
Mon 9/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 25/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/5£377
Sun 2/610:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 20/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/5£383
Wed 11/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 16/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/5£385
Tue 17/911:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 25/922:10SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/5£387
Mon 9/917:30LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 16/922:55LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/5£387
Mon 30/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 9/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/5£388
Fri 11/1010:10LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Sat 19/1015:35SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mFinnair
Deal found 20/5£389

Find flights to California within your budget

Locate flights to California that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£372 - £401

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Wed 18/9

Nonstop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/10

Nonstop10h 25m

£372

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 18/9

1 stop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/10

1 stop14h 14m

£373

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 5/11

1 stop33h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 18/11

1 stop16h 50m

£375

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 10/9

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 17/9

Nonstop10h 19m

£376

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 13/11

1 stop27h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/12

1 stop16h 20m

£379

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 4/9

1 stop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/9

Nonstop10h 25m

£381

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 2/10

1 stop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

1 stop12h 55m

£395

London GatwickLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Tue 22/10

1 stop15h 59m

Los Angeles

Mon 28/10

1 stop13h 45m

£400

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 14/9

1 stop16h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 29/9

1 stop13h 15m

£401

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Average price of flights to California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to California is currently £229 while a return flight costs £384. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to California (average of £546). Flying to California in July will prove the most costly (average of £790). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£442

February

£438

March

£449

April

£465

May

£544

June

£574

July

£622

August

£556

September

£481

October

£469

November

£430

December

£442

Peak Season:

California is blessed with pleasant weather most of the year, meaning the peak season is year-round. Flights to California can be expensive because of this, so make sure to book in advance to get the best savings on your flight tickets. If you’re a movie fan, you should book your flights to California around February, more specifically to Los Angeles, as it is home to the Academy Awards. You’ll find cheap flights to California are extremely difficult to find around this time of year, as well and in June and August.

Off Season:

The cheapest flights to California are best found around January. Parts of California class this as the rainy season so expect the best discounts on your flight tickets here. That said, cheap flights to California aren’t overly common, so plan in advance and book early to get the best savings.

Temperature and rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LAX

Temperature

14 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to 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 California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to California. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.

To find the cheapest flights to California, it’s recommended to book your flight tickets as early as 6 months in advance. If you’re not flexible enough to plan that far ahead, aim for a minimum of 7 weeks before booking your flights to California. Take into consideration events like the Academy Awards when looking into flights to California as this will increase the price a lot. If you’re flying into Los Angeles try to sit on the right hand side of the plane to get spectacular views of the Hollywood sign, the L.A River and the San Gabriel mountains. Being flexible is the best way to secure a cheap flight to California.

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 California. Reviews last updated 21 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Iberia and ITA Airways to California to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
621 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.3
Very Good
621 reviews
8.3
Very Good
621 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.0
Very Good
10,615 reviews
8.3
Very Good
621 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.9
Good
1,555 reviews
8.3
Very Good
621 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.8
Good
1,976 reviews
8.3
Very Good
621 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.8
Good
1,370 reviews
8.3
Very Good
621 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

  • How long is the flight to California?

    Flights from London (All airports) to Los Angeles – 11 hours 20 minutes Flights from Manchester to San Francisco – 13 hours 20 minutes Flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles – 13 hours 00 minutes Flights from Glasgow to San Francisco – 12 hours 10 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to California?

    Depending where you want to go, your flights to California will probably be operated by British Airways, Air Canada, KLM or Iberia. The cost of flights to California are relatively similar regardless of who you fly with, so it’s better to compare each airline and see what benefits they offer. British Airways for example offer complimentary snacks and drinks for the duration of the flight.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Los Angeles International: Downtown LA is located around 30km from LAX airport. The easiest and cheapest option is to get a free shuttle bus from the airport. Outside of arrivals you should take either shuttle G or C. C takes you to the Metro bus centre and from there you can either continue on your way to downtown LA or if you’re staying in Hollywood or Santa Monica, you can find means of transport from here. You can also jump in a taxi if you want convenient and fast travel from the airport, however the price won’t be cheap and it is expected that you tip your driver. This is a good option if there are a few of you to split the fare. San Francisco International: The easiest and most convenient way to travel from the airport to the city is from the BART station. It’s located in the International Terminal, and you can take a free AirTrain from all terminals to the BART station. You will need to buy a ticket from the BAET station before you travel, or you can book in advance and exchange your voucher for the correct ticket, which is kind of like a debit card which you keep for your time in San Francisco. Another option is to get a taxi from outside of the airport, although this can be costly if you’re travelling alone. You can also take a shuttle or shared van from the airport, simply tell the driver where you want to go and he’ll add you to his route and tell you the price.

  • What is good to know if travelling to California?

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  • Can I find cheaper flights to 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 California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Norse Atlantic UK is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    Burbank Bob Hope Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Burbank Bob Hope Airport typically cost £14, while return flights cost around £23.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £94, however they can be found for as little as £30.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Airport?

    Yes. Los Angeles Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles Airport (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles Airport).

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