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$186+ Cheap flights from California to the United Kingdom

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LHR
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to United Kingdom

Cheapest flights from California to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:10 pmSFO - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/98:00 amLHR - SFO
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$597
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:15 pmSFO - LHR
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/136:40 pmLHR - SFO
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$599
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:35 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 1/134:35 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop29h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/12$602
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:25 amSFO - LHR
1 stop13h 30mAustrian Airlines
Fri 1/98:00 amLHR - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/11$602
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:10 pmSFO - LHR
1 stop13h 20mLufthansa
Tue 1/139:30 amLHR - SFO
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$603
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:25 amSFO - LHR
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:00 amLHR - SFO
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$604
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:50 pmSFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/261:45 pmLHR - SFO
1 stop34h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$605
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:25 pmSFO - LCY
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Thu 1/159:15 amLCY - SFO
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Deal found 12/14$606
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:30 pmSFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 10mDelta
Mon 1/2610:00 amLHR - SFO
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/11$606
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:30 pmSFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 10mKLM
Thu 1/156:30 amLHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mKLM
Deal found 12/14$607
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:25 amSFO - LHR
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/186:35 amLHR - SFO
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$608
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:25 pmSFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Tue 1/1311:10 amLHR - SFO
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/13$609

Find flight deals from California to United Kingdom

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to United Kingdom flight deals. Data was last updated December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$595
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$186
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,045

Good round-trip deal

$589 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to United Kingdom that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to the United Kingdom that are best for you.

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San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

8:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 3/21

10:10 am-3:35 pm

2 stops60h 25m

$599

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - STN

SFOSTN

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

2:40 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops21h 50m

London Stansted

Tue 2/3

9:20 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$599

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - STN

SFOSTN

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

4:40 pm-12:10 am

2 stops23h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 3/9

11:55 am-3:35 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$603

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - STN

SFOSTN

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

12:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

London Stansted

Sun 2/8

6:15 am-9:39 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$606

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - STN

SFOSTN

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

8:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops26h 40m

London Stansted

Wed 3/18

4:20 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$612

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

5:25 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 1/14

1:45 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$613

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

12:50 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/31

7:25 am-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$613

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

6:25 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/17

6:35 am-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$613

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

5:25 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

7:40 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$613

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

4:30 pm-10:40 am

Nonstop10h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/1

6:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop13h 20m

$614

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Best time to book a flight from California to United Kingdom

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Kingdom from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to the United Kingdom

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to United Kingdom (average of $226). Flying from California to United Kingdom in June is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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 CA to GB?

Find hourly flight availability from California to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to United Kingdom is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to United Kingdom. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to United Kingdom flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to United Kingdom

Explore weekly flight availability from California to United Kingdom. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to United Kingdom. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to United Kingdom?

    For as low as $614, TAP AIR PORTUGAL can have you in United Kingdom from California in 9h 55m. There are 5213 mi between California and United Kingdom. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $139 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Scandinavian Airlines, with prices starting from $168 and $172, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to United Kingdom flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to United Kingdom?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to United Kingdom (average of $226). Flying from California to United Kingdom in June is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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 California to United Kingdom

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to United Kingdom. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SWISSCheapest$300Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$358Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$362Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$371Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$427Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$469Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Aer LingusCheapest$476Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$487Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$494Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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