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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to California from £217

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — LAX
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gatwick to California flight deals. Data was last updated 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£388

One-way from

£217

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£461

Good round-trip deal

£509 or less

Good one-way deal

£248 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 29/4-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 37m total
  • London to California
29/4
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 50m total
  • London to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Gatwick to California.

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Tue 29/420:35LGW - LAX
2 stops33h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/516:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£388
Thu 24/418:40LGW - LAX
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Thu 8/519:35LAX - LGW
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Deal found 19/3£388
Thu 19/610:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 12/716:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/3£395
Thu 8/518:40LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 45mSWISS
Mon 19/514:00SFO - LGW
1 stop19h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/3£398
Sat 19/413:00LGW - LAX
1 stop15h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/506:00LAX - LGW
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/3£398
Tue 29/415:05LGW - LAX
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 6/522:55LAX - LGW
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/3£403
Wed 1/1016:25LGW - SFO
1 stop30h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 7/1016:20SFO - LGW
1 stop33h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/3£407
Sat 19/413:00LGW - ONT
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/523:59ONT - LGW
2 stops23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£421
Mon 8/916:25LGW - LAX
1 stop30h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 28/916:40LAX - LGW
1 stop33h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/3£423
Wed 30/415:05LGW - SFO
1 stop17h 05mIberia
Thu 8/517:45SFO - LGW
1 stop18h 15mIberia
Deal found 20/3£429
Sun 4/514:45LGW - SFO
1 stop17h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 11/507:21SFO - LGW
1 stop16h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/3£431
Tue 9/915:05LGW - LAX
1 stop16h 57mIberia
Sun 21/917:50LAX - LGW
1 stop18h 10mIberia
Deal found 19/3£447

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Gatwick

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Tue 29/4

20:35-21:47

2 stops33h 12m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/5

16:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£388

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Thu 24/4

18:40-16:30

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/5

19:35-17:50

1 stop14h 15m

£388

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Thu 19/6

10:45-14:00

Nonstop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/7

16:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£395

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Sat 19/4

13:00-20:50

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/5

06:00-08:10

1 stop18h 10m

£398

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 8/5

18:40-16:25

1 stop29h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

14:00-17:50

1 stop19h 50m

£398

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Tue 29/4

15:05-23:25

1 stop16h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/5

22:55-08:10

1 stop25h 15m

£403

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 2/9

10:35-14:35

1 stop36h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

18:45-09:45

2 stops31h 00m

£421

LondonOntario

LGW - ONT

LGWONT

London Gatwick

Sat 19/4

13:00-11:59

2 stops30h 59m

Ontario

Sat 10/5

23:59-07:50

2 stops23h 51m

£421

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Mon 8/9

16:25-14:40

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 28/9

16:40-09:45

1 stop33h 05m

£423

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 30/4

15:05-00:10

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

17:45-20:00

1 stop18h 15m

£429

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to California (average of £575). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Gatwick Airport to California as you normally would.

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 21 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Air Transat from London to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Norse Atlantic UK. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £283. Users have also found prices from £291 and £295 on Vueling and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London Gatwick Airport to California?

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to California?

    The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to California is £206. On average you can expect to pay £665. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for £318.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to California (average of £575). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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 10 airlines flying from Gatwick to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£327Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£357Average£472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£358Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£370Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£371Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£374Average£468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£374Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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FinnairCheapest£383Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£393Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest£399Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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