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Cheap flights from Cardiff to California from £352

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — LAX
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cardiff to California flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£518

One-way from

£352

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£780
KLM
  • KLM
  • 1/5-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 00m total
  • Cardiff to California
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24/5
  • 24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 43m total
  • Cardiff to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£103 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cardiff to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Thu 1/517:15CWL - SFO
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Wed 7/513:45SFO - CWL
1 stop35h 30mKLM
Deal found 25/3£518
Thu 1/509:50CWL - SJC
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/506:30SJC - CWL
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£577
Fri 9/517:15CWL - SAN
2 stops38h 38mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 16/515:17SAN - CWL
2 stops57h 58mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3£593
Fri 9/517:15CWL - LAX
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 16/513:51LAX - CWL
2 stops19h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3£614
Wed 1/1009:50CWL - SJC
2 stops21h 58mKLM
Sun 5/1014:35SJC - CWL
2 stops18h 10mKLM
Deal found 25/3£642
Fri 9/517:15CWL - LAX
1 stop26h 35mKLM
Fri 16/513:50LAX - CWL
1 stop35h 25mKLM
Deal found 25/3£669
Fri 9/509:50CWL - LAX
2 stops19h 45mAir France
Fri 16/517:20LAX - CWL
2 stops15h 45mAir France
Deal found 24/3£718
Fri 9/509:50CWL - LAS
2 stops19h 14mDelta
Fri 16/507:09LAS - CWL
2 stops18h 01mDelta
Deal found 25/3£737
Fri 9/509:50CWL - SAN
2 stops22h 03mDelta
Fri 16/513:15SAN - CWL
2 stops19h 50mDelta
Deal found 25/3£748
Mon 31/313:10CWL - LAX
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/413:50LAX - CWL
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£799
Thu 1/517:15CWL - OAK
2 stops55h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 7/506:00OAK - CWL
2 stops43h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3£840
Thu 1/517:15CWL - SFO
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/516:20SFO - CWL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£866

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Cardiff

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Thu 1/5

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

13:45-09:15

1 stop35h 30m

£518

CardiffSan Jose

CWL - SJC

CWLSJC

Cardiff Wales

Thu 1/5

09:50-22:10

2 stops20h 20m

San Jose

Wed 7/5

06:30-09:15

2 stops18h 45m

£577

CardiffSan Diego

CWL - SAN

CWLSAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 9/5

17:15-23:53

2 stops38h 38m

San Diego

Fri 16/5

15:17-09:15

2 stops57h 58m

£593

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Fri 9/5

17:15-11:50

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

13:51-17:05

2 stops19h 14m

£614

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Fri 9/5

17:15-11:50

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

13:50-09:15

1 stop35h 25m

£669

CardiffLos Angeles

CWL - LAX

CWLLAX

Cardiff Wales

Fri 9/5

09:50-21:35

2 stops19h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

17:20-17:05

2 stops15h 45m

£718

CardiffLas Vegas

CWL - LAS

CWLLAS

Cardiff Wales

Fri 9/5

09:50-21:04

2 stops19h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 16/5

07:09-09:10

2 stops18h 01m

£737

CardiffSan Diego

CWL - SAN

CWLSAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 9/5

09:50-23:53

2 stops22h 03m

San Diego

Fri 16/5

13:15-17:05

2 stops19h 50m

£748

CardiffOakland

CWL - OAK

CWLOAK

Cardiff Wales

Thu 1/5

17:15-16:23

2 stops55h 08m

Oakland

Wed 7/5

06:00-09:15

2 stops43h 15m

£840

CardiffSan Francisco

CWL - SFO

CWLSFO

Cardiff Wales

Thu 1/5

17:15-15:55

2 stops30h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

16:20-09:15

3 stops32h 55m

£866

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/3

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Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cardiff to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to California (average of £575). Flying from Cardiff to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 26 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air France from Cardiff to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.4
Good
1,423 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
634 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,062 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cardiff to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cardiff to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Cardiff, you will be flying from Cardiff Wales, which is the city’s only airport. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is located 9.1 mi from the center of Cardiff.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cardiff to California?

    While some choose either Cardiff Wales - San Francisco or Cardiff Wales - Los Angeles, Cardiff Wales - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Cardiff to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cardiff to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cardiff to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cardiff to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cardiff to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cardiff to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to California (average of £575). Flying from Cardiff to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cardiff to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£507Average£763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£508Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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