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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to California from £239

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£406

One-way from

£239

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£466

Good round-trip deal

£538 or less

Good one-way deal

£315 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • London to California
11/3
  • 11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 23m 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 (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 2025.

Wed 12/318:45LGW - LAX
1 stop29h 45mSWISS
Wed 19/320:10LAX - LGW
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/2£406
Thu 13/318:40LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 45mSWISS
Mon 24/320:25SFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£410
Wed 30/410:45LGW - LAX
Nonstop11h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 30/416:30LAX - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/2£410
Sun 9/321:25LGW - SFO
2 stops25h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 17/317:40SFO - LGW
2 stops19h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/2£411
Sun 11/514:45LGW - LAX
1 stop27h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 25/510:32LAX - LGW
1 stop13h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£418
Fri 20/610:35LGW - LAX
1 stop36h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 11/716:40LAX - LGW
1 stop15h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/2£442
Wed 23/420:40LGW - LAX
1 stop27h 25mIberia
Wed 30/417:50LAX - LGW
1 stop18h 10mIberia
Deal found 20/2£445
Tue 4/312:00LGW - LAX
1 stop17h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/305:45LAX - LGW
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£450
Wed 2/412:20LGW - SFO
2 stops20h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/412:06SFO - LGW
2 stops15h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£452
Tue 18/318:45LGW - SAN
2 stops35h 14mSWISS
Tue 25/316:04SAN - LGW
2 stops18h 46mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£470
Thu 27/312:00LGW - SAN
1 stop18h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/321:19SAN - LGW
2 stops28h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£479
Thu 6/314:00LGW - LAS
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/301:20LAS - LGW
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£479

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Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Wed 12/3

18:45-17:30

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/3

20:10-17:50

1 stop14h 40m

£406

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Wed 30/4

10:45-14:00

Nonstop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 30/4

16:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£410

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 13/3

18:40-17:25

1 stop29h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 24/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£410

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sun 9/3

21:25-15:45

2 stops25h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

17:40-20:30

2 stops19h 50m

£411

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Mon 12/5

15:05-00:48

1 stop17h 43m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

21:55-08:10

1 stop26h 15m

£414

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Thu 6/3

12:30-23:59

2 stops19h 29m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/3

07:35-09:00

2 stops18h 25m

£418

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Fri 20/6

10:35-14:40

1 stop36h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

16:40-15:40

1 stop15h 00m

£442

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Wed 23/4

20:40-16:05

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 30/4

17:50-20:00

1 stop18h 10m

£445

LondonLos Angeles

LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Tue 4/3

12:00-21:32

1 stop17h 32m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

05:45-10:35

1 stop21h 50m

£450

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 2/4

12:20-00:28

2 stops20h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

12:06-11:55

2 stops15h 49m

£452

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to California

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

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 February 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 February 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 £240. Users have also found prices from £330 and £368 on Vueling and Air Transat, 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 £183. On average you can expect to pay £757. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for £389.

  • 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.

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    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£334Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£367Average£427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£368Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£381Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest£384Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapest£385Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£388Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£394Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£404Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest£410Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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