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Cheap flights from California to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from £985

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LSI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Sumburgh/Shetland

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Round-trip from

£985
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 7/7-28/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • California to Lerwick
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Mon 7/716:35SFO - LSI
2 stops15h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 28/718:45LSI - SFO
2 stops27h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£985

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California

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Sumburgh/Shetland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLerwick

SFO - LSI

SFOLSI

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

16:35-15:50

2 stops15h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 28/7

18:45-13:50

2 stops27h 05m

£985

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Deals found on 20/2

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Rainfall in Sumburgh/Shetland by month

Plan your trip to Sumburgh/Shetland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport ranges from 50.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lerwick Sumburgh Airport when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sumburgh/Shetland by month

Plan your trip to Sumburgh/Shetland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, 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 12.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sumburgh/Shetland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sumburgh/Shetland. 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 Sumburgh/Shetland. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,762 reviews
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Food

6.3

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

jon,Feb 2025

SAN - PHL

We were denied boarding because we bought the tickets with mbv y wife's married na m.j e, but her passport is still in her maiden name - and they ( including British Airlines) couldn't or wouldn't simply change the name on the ticket - costing us $1400

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,762 reviews
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,762 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

jon,Feb 2025

SAN - PHL

We were denied boarding because we bought the tickets with mbv y wife's married na m.j e, but her passport is still in her maiden name - and they ( including British Airlines) couldn't or wouldn't simply change the name on the ticket - costing us $1400

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

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