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Cheap flights to California from £156

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BOS — LAX
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult
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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 849,850 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£503

Return from

£270

One-way from

£156
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
Tue 28/514:05LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Tue 4/614:25LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£270
Tue 11/614:45LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 18mFinnair
Tue 18/618:10LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 40mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£322
Sat 8/614:45LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 18mFinnair
Sat 15/621:30LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£341
Thu 30/506:40LHR - LAX
1 stop15h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop17h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£378
Tue 28/520:30LHR - LAX
1 stop25h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 7/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£381
Wed 29/518:40LHR - LAX
1 stop27h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£382
Wed 29/518:40LHR - LAX
1 stop27h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 5/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/5£382
Mon 10/618:40LHR - LAX
1 stop27h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 18/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/5£383
Mon 3/621:05LHR - LAX
2 stops25h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop17h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/5£384
Cheap flights to San Francisco, California
Mon 27/517:00LHR - SFO
1 stop30h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/617:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/5£399
Tue 28/506:40LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/617:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£400
Tue 21/520:30LHR - SFO
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/617:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£404
Tue 21/506:40LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/617:40SFO - LHR
2 stops16h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£405
Wed 22/520:30LHR - SFO
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/617:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£407
Mon 20/518:40LHR - SFO
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/617:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£408
Wed 29/520:30LHR - SFO
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/617:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£408
Fri 24/506:40LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/617:40SFO - LHR
1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£409
Thu 23/506:40LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/617:40SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£411
Cheap flights to San Diego, California
Thu 13/610:30LHR - SAN
1 stop15h 27mFinnair
Thu 20/610:10SAN - LHR
1 stop18h 35mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£337
Thu 27/615:15LHR - SAN
1 stop15h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 25/913:57SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/5£467
Sat 29/612:15LHR - SAN
1 stop18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Fri 27/913:19SAN - LHR
1 stop13h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/5£469
Wed 26/609:30LHR - SAN
1 stop21h 17mAir Canada
Wed 25/907:00SAN - LHR
2 stops19h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 14/5£483
Sat 29/616:15LHR - SAN
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/911:01SAN - LHR
1 stop12h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5£487
Thu 27/610:45LHR - SAN
1 stop15h 01mDelta
Wed 25/913:30SAN - LHR
2 stops15h 45mDelta
Deal found 14/5£488
Wed 15/510:35LHR - SAN
1 stop15h 33mLufthansa
Sat 18/519:15SAN - LHR
1 stop27h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 14/5£490
Thu 13/606:00LHR - SAN
2 stops19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/612:33SAN - LHR
1 stop13h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5£492
Thu 23/515:30LHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 31/720:05SAN - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5£493

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 849,850 searches and data were last updated on 15 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.
Tue 28/514:05LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Tue 4/614:25LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£270
Wed 3/711:15LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 18mFinnair
Fri 19/718:20LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£300
Wed 3/716:55LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 15mFinnair
Fri 19/713:23LAX - LHR
1 stop12h 57mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£304
Tue 11/614:45LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 18mFinnair
Tue 18/618:10LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 40mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£322
Fri 13/917:25LGW - LAX
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£332
Sat 8/614:45LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 18mFinnair
Sat 15/621:30LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£341
Fri 13/917:25LGW - LAX
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£346
Wed 2/1010:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 6/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/5£357
Mon 9/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 25/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/5£359

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 849,850 searches and data was last updated on 15 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.
Tue 21/518:40LHR - LAX
1 stop27h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 2/616:15LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£398
Tue 21/520:30LHR - SFO
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/617:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£404
Thu 23/515:30LHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 31/720:05SAN - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5£493

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 849,850 searches and data was last updated on 15 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.
Thu 30/520:50LGW - LAX
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£156
Tue 17/912:00LGW - SFO
1 stop17h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5£199
Thu 30/520:50LGW - SAN
3 stops44h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£188

Direct flights to California

Tue 28/514:05LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Tue 4/614:25LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£270
Wed 3/711:15LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 18mFinnair
Fri 19/718:20LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£300
Tue 11/614:45LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 18mFinnair
Tue 18/618:10LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 40mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£322
Sat 8/614:45LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 18mFinnair
Sat 15/621:30LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mFinnair
Deal found 14/5£341
Wed 2/1010:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 6/1016:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/5£357
Mon 9/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 25/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/5£359
Sun 8/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 16/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/5£366
Sun 15/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 30/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/5£373
Mon 9/910:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 13/916:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/5£375

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 849,850 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£270 - £406

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 28/5

Nonstop11h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/6

Nonstop10h 35m

£270

London GatwickLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Fri 13/9

2 stops33h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/9

Nonstop10h 25m

£332

London GatwickLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Sun 29/9

Nonstop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 23/10

Nonstop10h 25m

£352

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 30/5

1 stop15h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/6

1 stop17h 25m

£378

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 5/11

1 stop33h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 13/11

1 stop16h 50m

£380

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 9/9

1 stop22h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/9

Nonstop10h 20m

£392

London HeathrowLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 9/9

1 stop15h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/9

1 stop14h 00m

£393

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 16/9

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 1/10

Nonstop10h 20m

£397

London HeathrowSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 20/9

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 29/9

Nonstop10h 20m

£406

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

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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 £181 while a return flight costs £367. 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

£444

February

£441

March

£452

April

£468

May

£547

June

£577

July

£625

August

£559

September

£484

October

£472

November

£432

December

£444

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 15 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines and Virgin Atlantic 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.
8.0
Very Good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.0
Very Good
10,691 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,996 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,378 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.7
Good
736 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

  • 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?

    Los Angeles is littered with art work, some better than others, so save yourself some time and check out these 5 mind-blowing murals! L.A also offers fantastic food on-the-move, so what better way to enjoy your lunch than from one of the tastiest food trucks in Los Angeles! If your flights to California take you to San Francisco, you simply must go surfing. Here is a list of the best surf spots San Francisco has to offer! Sacramento might not be the most popular destination in California compared to place like Los Angeles, but it does boast a fabulous selection of wine, in fact, here are the best wineries in Sacramento.

  • 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 £13.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £100, however they can be found for as little as £16.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to Venice Beach?

    f being close to Venice Beach is important to you, you’ll want to land at Los Angeles Airport.

  • 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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