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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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Return from

£424

One-way from

£268

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£612
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  • 9/1-22/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 25m total
  • London to Los Angeles
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  • 20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • London to California
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Mon 30/1216:00LHR - LAX
1 stop23h 41mDelta
Sun 12/123:55LAX - LHR
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/12£429
Tue 31/1216:05LHR - LAX
1 stop24h 12mFinnair
Sat 1/221:30LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mFinnair
Deal found 18/12£450
Sun 29/1212:25LHR - LAX
1 stop16h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 19/217:35LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12£458
Wed 25/1210:00LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 27/120:55LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12£459
Sat 28/1212:10LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 01mFinnair
Fri 10/110:40SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 55mFinnair
Deal found 18/12£461
Mon 30/1216:00LHR - LAX
1 stop23h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 21/207:15LAX - LHR
1 stop15h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/12£469
Thu 26/1206:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mDelta
Tue 14/116:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 18/12£472
Sat 28/1210:05LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 10mLufthansa
Fri 10/117:25SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12£475
Sun 29/1210:45LHR - LAX
1 stop15h 58mAir France
Sun 23/222:20LAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mAir France
Deal found 18/12£481
Sun 29/1214:30LHR - LGB
2 stops60h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 22/207:10LGB - LHR
1 stop18h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/12£483
Sat 28/1212:10LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 01mIberia
Tue 14/117:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mIberia
Deal found 18/12£486
Fri 27/1215:20LHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 20mLufthansa
Thu 9/114:15LAX - LHR
1 stop13h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/12£487

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LondonLong Beach

LHR - LGB

LHRLGB

London Heathrow

Tue 21/1

06:20-21:45

2 stops23h 25m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 28/1

07:10-10:00

1 stop18h 50m

£401

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

13:50-22:45

1 stop16h 55m

Ontario

Wed 26/2

14:54-12:05

1 stop13h 11m

£414

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 16/1

20:05-16:25

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 29/1

19:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£416

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sun 16/2

10:40-14:45

1 stop36h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

16:35-09:50

1 stop33h 15m

£416

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 27/2

06:40-15:40

1 stop17h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

18:30-16:00

1 stop14h 30m

£416

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Tue 21/1

18:00-13:51

2 stops27h 51m

Ontario

Mon 27/1

06:00-07:20

1 stop17h 20m

£416

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 17/1

06:30-11:50

1 stop13h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 27/1

16:40-10:55

Nonstop10h 15m

£417

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 13/1

09:05-20:58

2 stops43h 53m

San Francisco

Fri 24/1

08:25-07:55

2 stops39h 30m

£419

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Tue 4/2

14:30-22:52

1 stop16h 22m

Ontario

Thu 20/2

13:00-10:35

1 stop13h 35m

£420

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 17/1

18:45-16:25

1 stop29h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 24/1

19:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£423

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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 46 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 16 December 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 Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from London to California are scheduled on a Monday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 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 £474

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 Delta, Norse Atlantic UK 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 19 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown ITA Airways, Air France and Vueling 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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,600 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,600 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,600 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,600 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,600 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Air Transat
7.8
Good
388 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,600 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,600 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

  • 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?

    Monterey Regional is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Monterey Regional typically cost £19, while return flights cost around £37.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around £103, however they can be found for as little as £47.

  • 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).

  • 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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