What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to California one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Norse Atlantic UK, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $308. A.P.G. flights start at $350 while deals on Vueling start at $376 one-way.

How far in advance should I book a flight from United Kingdom to California?

To save on the cost of your flight from United Kingdom to California, book at least 8 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 22% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $598 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $902.

What is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to California?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to California. Flights to California from United Kingdom in February are about $665 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $472.

Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to California that include hotel bookings?

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Tue 5/1311:25 amLHR - SFO

2 stops20h 42mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/188:29 amSFO - LHR

1 stop19h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$463

Fri 5/22:05 pmLHR - LAX

1 stop16h 54mAir Canada

Sun 5/1812:05 pmLAX - LHR

1 stop13h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 4/17

$499

Wed 5/710:55 amLGW - LAX

Nonstop11h 15mNorse Atlantic UK

Fri 5/234:30 pmLAX - LGW

Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 4/17

$500

Thu 5/18:40 amLHR - LAX

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/44:35 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$501

Thu 5/16:55 amLHR - LAX

1 stop16h 20mLufthansa

Sun 5/184:35 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 4/17

$504

Fri 5/26:05 pmLGW - LAX

1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/44:30 pmLAX - LGW

Nonstop10h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$505

Mon 5/58:15 amLHR - LAX

1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways

Thu 5/229:30 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/17

$506

Sat 4/269:55 amLHR - LAX

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 5/38:05 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/17

$511

Thu 5/18:40 amLHR - LAX

1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/88:25 amLAX - LHR

1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$517

Fri 5/26:00 amLHR - LAX

1 stop18h 30mSWISS

Sun 5/47:35 pmLAX - LHR

1 stop36h 50mSWISS

Deal found 4/16

$518

Thu 4/241:45 pmLHR - SFO

1 stop34h 25mSWISS

Wed 5/77:30 pmSFO - LHR

1 stop31h 55mSWISS

Deal found 4/16

$521

Wed 4/306:00 amLHR - SFO

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/1012:55 pmSFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$529

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Sun 5/410:55 amLGW - LAX

Nonstop11h 15mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 5/44:30 pmLAX - LGW

Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 4/16

$382

Tue 5/1311:25 amLHR - SFO

2 stops20h 42mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/188:29 amSFO - LHR

1 stop19h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$463

Sat 4/267:25 amLHR - LAX

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Sat 5/38:25 amLAX - LHR

1 stop13h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 4/16

$490

Thu 5/88:40 amLHR - LAX

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/224:45 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$498

Fri 5/22:05 pmLHR - LAX

1 stop16h 54mAir Canada

Sun 5/1812:05 pmLAX - LHR

1 stop13h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 4/17

$499

Sat 4/269:55 amLHR - LAX

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 5/38:05 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/17

$511

Fri 5/212:20 pmLGW - LAX

2 stops19h 38mFinnair

Sun 5/46:07 amLAX - LGW

2 stops18h 28mFinnair

Deal found 4/16

$516

Fri 5/26:00 amLHR - LAX

1 stop18h 30mSWISS

Sun 5/47:35 pmLAX - LHR

1 stop18h 10mSWISS

Deal found 4/16

$519

Wed 5/73:05 pmLGW - LAX

1 stop16h 43mBritish Airways

Mon 5/195:03 pmLAX - LGW

1 stop32h 17mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/17

$529

Wed 4/305:30 pmLHR - LAX

Nonstop11h 15mAir France

Sun 5/188:05 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mAir France

Deal found 4/17

$530

Fri 5/210:55 amLGW - LAX

Nonstop11h 15mA.P.G.

Sun 5/184:30 pmLAX - LGW

Nonstop10h 25mA.P.G.

Deal found 4/17

$543

Tue 4/299:55 amLHR - LAX

Nonstop11h 20mDelta

Sat 5/103:30 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mDelta

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Thu 4/248:40 amLHR - LAX

2 stops19h 42mAir Canada

Sat 5/108:05 amLAX - LHR

1 stop14h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 4/17

$502

Thu 4/2410:30 amLHR - LAX

2 stops17h 52mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/298:30 amLAX - LHR

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$509

Thu 4/241:45 pmLHR - SFO

1 stop34h 25mSWISS

Wed 5/77:30 pmSFO - LHR

1 stop31h 55mSWISS

Deal found 4/16

$521

Thu 4/244:55 pmLHR - LAX

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Mon 4/289:25 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/17

$524

Thu 4/246:30 amLHR - SFO

1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/73:55 pmSFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$546

Thu 4/2410:55 amLHR - ONT

1 stop13h 38mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/71:10 pmONT - LHR

2 stops41h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/16

$546

Fri 4/257:25 amLHR - LAX

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Fri 5/94:35 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 4/17

$520

Fri 4/256:00 amLHR - LAX

2 stops22h 30mSWISS

Tue 4/297:35 pmLAX - LHR

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

Deal found 4/17

$525

Sat 4/269:55 amLHR - LAX

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 5/38:05 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/17

$511

Sun 4/275:10 pmLHR - SFO

1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 5/59:20 pmSFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/16

$542

Wed 4/307:25 amLHR - SFO

1 stop15h 10mLufthansa

Fri 7/251:00 pmSFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 4/17

$525

Wed 4/306:00 amLHR - SFO

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/1012:55 pmSFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$529

One-way flights from United Kingdom to California
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Thu 5/83:05 pmLHR - LAS

2 stops40h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$302

Wed 5/148:00 amLGW - LAS

2 stops31h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$304

Mon 6/1610:45 amLGW - LAX

Nonstop11h 15mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 4/16

$308

Wed 5/217:45 amLCY - LAX

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$336

Wed 5/148:50 pmLHR - LAX

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$336

Tue 5/277:05 pmLTN - LAX

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$336

Mon 9/87:45 amLGW - LAX

1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$336

Fri 5/2310:55 amLGW - LAX

Nonstop11h 15mA.P.G.

Deal found 4/16

$350

Wed 4/308:50 pmLHR - LAX

1 stop28h 45mVueling

Deal found 4/17

$376

Mon 5/197:50 pmLHR - LAX

1 stop26h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 4/17

$380

Tue 5/610:15 pmLHR - SFO

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$394

Thu 5/222:50 pmLGW - LAX

1 stop31h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 4/17

$421

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Tue 5/13

11:25 am-12:07 am

2 stops20h 42m

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Sun 5/18

8:29 am-11:50 am

1 stop19h 21m

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Fri 5/2

2:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop16h 54m

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Sun 5/18

12:05 pm-10:00 am

1 stop13h 55m

$499

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London Gatwick

Wed 5/7

10:55 am-2:10 pm

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Fri 5/23

4:30 pm-10:55 am

Nonstop10h 25m

$500

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8:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

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4:35 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$501

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6:55 am-3:15 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

4:35 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$504

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LGW - LAX

LGWLAX

London Gatwick

Fri 5/2

6:05 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

4:30 pm-10:55 am

Nonstop10h 25m

$505

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

8:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

9:30 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$506

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 5/2

9:55 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

8:05 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop10h 30m

$509

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 5/1

8:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

4:35 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$517

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

7:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$518

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to California (average of $246). Flying from United Kingdom to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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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The most flights from GB0 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (48 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from United Kingdom to California, such as Delta, Air New Zealand and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,916 reviews

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

7,916 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,916 reviews

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 New Zealand

8.0

Very good

467 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,916 reviews

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,887 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,916 reviews

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

1,327 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,916 reviews

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 Transat

7.8

Good

385 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,916 reviews

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

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to California one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Norse Atlantic UK, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $308. A.P.G. flights start at $350 while deals on Vueling start at $376 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to California that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to California?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to California.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to California?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to California?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to California (average of $246). Flying from United Kingdom to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 United Kingdom to California

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Finnair	Cheapest$382	Average$679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest$459	Average$689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$482	Average$801	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$490	Average$702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$501	Average$916	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Austrian Airlines	Cheapest$510	Average$721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Brussels Airlines	Cheapest$512	Average$625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
British Airways	Cheapest$513	Average$765	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Iberia	Cheapest$519	Average$741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Delta	Cheapest$519	Average$842	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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