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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 920,360 searches and data was last updated on 28 November 2024.

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LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 22/1

14:50-13:25

1 stop30h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 24/1

13:55-12:50

1 stop14h 55m

£409

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sun 9/3

19:55-15:45

1 stop26h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 22/3

17:40-17:30

1 stop16h 50m

£409

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 29/1

07:55-20:10

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

19:55-07:10

1 stop27h 15m

£409

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 16/1

10:10-14:15

2 stops36h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

19:15-08:20

2 stops29h 05m

£410

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 16/1

19:50-15:40

2 stops27h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 25/1

17:30-18:50

2 stops17h 20m

£412

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

06:40-15:35

1 stop16h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/2

17:40-16:00

1 stop14h 20m

£420

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Thu 16/1

14:00-07:39

2 stops25h 39m

Los Angeles

Sun 19/1

09:08-10:35

1 stop17h 27m

£420

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 14/1

09:10-21:55

1 stop20h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/1

19:00-13:30

Nonstop10h 30m

£426

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Sat 1/3

14:35-17:45

1 stop35h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/3

19:30-20:55

1 stop17h 25m

£426

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 4/2

10:20-17:05

1 stop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

17:35-12:00

Nonstop10h 25m

£430

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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 920,360 searches and data was last updated on 28 November 2024.

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£420

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£269

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Average price

£463
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  • 31h 15m total
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Fri 13/1206:40LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 28/1217:30SFO - LHR
1 stop20h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/11£428
Sat 7/1210:20LHR - LAX
1 stop15h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 30/1217:40LAX - LHR
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/11£428
Sat 7/1210:10LGW - SFO
2 stops60h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 13/116:40SFO - LGW
1 stop15h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 27/11£453
Thu 28/1113:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 10mLufthansa
Sun 1/1205:00SFO - LHR
1 stop18h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 27/11£463
Fri 6/1206:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 13/1205:55SFO - LHR
1 stop20h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/11£465
Tue 10/1206:35LHR - LAX
1 stop16h 40mLufthansa
Sun 16/219:00LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 26/11£465
Wed 11/1208:50LGW - LAX
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/1220:15LAX - LGW
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11£474
Fri 29/1109:00LHR - SFO
2 stops19h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1212:50SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11£475
Sat 7/1206:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mDelta
Mon 13/116:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 27/11£482
Tue 10/1208:55LHR - LAX
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/219:00LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£486
Wed 11/1206:30LHR - LAX
1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/1212:10LAX - LHR
1 stop14h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/11£487
Fri 6/1211:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 16/120:50SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/11£488

Best time to book a flight to California

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Travel insights for flights to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from London to California takes 20 hours 48 minutes. Flights to California from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to California. Price data was last updated on 24 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to California should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from London to California are scheduled on a Monday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to California?

The most popular airlines flying from London to California are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From £452

British Airways

British Airways

From £475

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From £513

Finnair

Finnair

From £497

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to California are Scandinavian Airlines, Delta and Air Canada.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in 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 California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

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

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).

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 28 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Air France and Delta 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.
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
525 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,730 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,343 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air Transat
7.8
Good
390 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,295 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

  • 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, Delta 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Burbank Bob Hope typically cost £17, while return flights cost around £30.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £194, however they can be found for as little as £59.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 25 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Santee Alley?

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

  • 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. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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