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Cheap flights from California to Cardiff from £434

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CWL
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Cardiff

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cardiff flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£623

One-way from

£434

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,202
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/4-29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 58m total
  • California to Cardiff
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 00m total
  • California to Cardiff
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£92 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from California to Cardiff
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cardiff. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Wed 16/417:12SFO - CWL
2 stops32h 03mDelta
Tue 29/409:50CWL - SFO
1 stop33h 55mDelta
Deal found 30/3£623
Wed 14/513:27SJC - CWL
2 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/517:15CWL - SJC
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£645
Tue 22/407:10SAN - CWL
2 stops18h 05mKLM
Wed 30/409:50CWL - SAN
2 stops18h 36mKLM
Deal found 31/3£661
Wed 13/807:00SFO - CWL
2 stops18h 15mKLM
Mon 18/817:15CWL - SFO
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Deal found 30/3£695
Thu 15/513:55SAN - CWL
1 stop18h 50mDelta
Thu 22/509:50CWL - SAN
2 stops20h 50mDelta
Deal found 31/3£793
Wed 14/512:39OAK - CWL
2 stops20h 06mDelta
Wed 21/509:50CWL - OAK
2 stops21h 59mDelta
Deal found 30/3£798
Sat 12/422:30LAX - CWL
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/416:20CWL - LAX
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£832
Wed 30/421:08SAN - CWL
3 stops28h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/616:20CWL - SAN
3 stops37h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£895
Wed 2/413:50LAX - CWL
1 stop18h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 4/409:50CWL - LAX
2 stops23h 03mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/3£916
Sun 13/413:50LAX - CWL
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Wed 16/417:15CWL - LAX
1 stop29h 35mKLM
Deal found 31/3£928
Fri 18/414:40SFO - CWL
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/507:55CWL - SFO
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£1,011
Wed 16/419:30SFO - CWL
2 stops28h 50mAer Lingus
Thu 1/512:00CWL - SFO
2 stops33h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 30/3£1,047

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cardiff that are best for you.

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California

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Cardiff

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCardiff

SFO - CWL

SFOCWL

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

17:12-09:15

2 stops32h 03m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 29/4

09:50-11:45

1 stop33h 55m

£623

San JoseCardiff

SJC - CWL

SJCCWL

San Jose

Wed 14/5

13:27-09:15

2 stops35h 48m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 21/5

17:15-23:00

2 stops37h 45m

£645

San DiegoCardiff

SAN - CWL

SANCWL

San Diego

Tue 22/4

07:10-09:15

2 stops18h 05m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 30/4

09:50-20:26

2 stops18h 36m

£661

San FranciscoCardiff

SFO - CWL

SFOCWL

San Francisco

Wed 13/8

07:00-09:15

2 stops18h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 18/8

17:15-11:45

1 stop26h 30m

£695

San DiegoCardiff

SAN - CWL

SANCWL

San Diego

Thu 15/5

13:55-16:45

1 stop18h 50m

Cardiff Wales

Thu 22/5

09:50-22:40

2 stops20h 50m

£793

OaklandCardiff

OAK - CWL

OAKCWL

Oakland

Wed 14/5

12:39-16:45

2 stops20h 06m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 21/5

09:50-23:49

2 stops21h 59m

£798

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Sat 12/4

22:30-12:05

2 stops29h 35m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 15/4

16:20-18:25

1 stop34h 05m

£832

San DiegoCardiff

SAN - CWL

SANCWL

San Diego

Wed 30/4

21:08-09:15

3 stops28h 07m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 10/6

16:20-21:49

3 stops37h 29m

£895

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Sun 13/4

13:50-16:45

1 stop18h 55m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 16/4

17:15-14:50

1 stop29h 35m

£928

Los AngelesCardiff

LAX - CWL

LAXCWL

Los Angeles

Fri 23/5

07:00-09:10

2 stops18h 10m

Cardiff Wales

Sat 31/5

17:35-14:50

1 stop29h 15m

£961

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/3

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cardiff

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cardiff (average of £169). Flying from California to Cardiff in December is currently the most expensive (average of £263). 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 Cardiff by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cardiff ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Cardiff when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Cardiff by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cardiff, 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 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cardiff

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. Reviews last updated 31 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic from California to Cardiff 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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
636 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,061 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
951 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Cardiff. 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 into for flights to Cardiff from California?

    For a flight from California to Cardiff, you will be flying into Cardiff Wales. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is just 9.1 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Cardiff Wales, San Jose - Cardiff Wales or San Francisco - Cardiff Wales when deciding on the best route from California to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Cardiff 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 California to Cardiff?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cardiff (average of £169). Flying from California to Cardiff in December is currently the most expensive (average of £263). 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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