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 $313. TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights start at $383 while deals on A.P.G. start at $390 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 23% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $593 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 $664 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $472.

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Fri 5/97:25 amLHR - LAX

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/167:35 pmLAX - LHR

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$500

Sun 6/1510:55 amLGW - LAX

Nonstop11h 15mNorse Atlantic UK

Fri 7/114:30 pmLAX - LGW

Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 4/29

$503

Tue 9/96:55 amLHR - LAX

1 stop16h 20mLufthansa

Tue 9/164:40 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 4/28

$504

Tue 5/138:45 amLHR - LAX

2 stops19h 05mAir Canada

Sun 5/188:05 amLAX - LHR

1 stop17h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 4/29

$507

Wed 5/1410:30 amLHR - LAX

1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 5/229:30 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/28

$508

Wed 5/78:40 amLHR - LAX

1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/141:00 pmLAX - LHR

1 stop12h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$519

Sat 9/137:30 pmLHR - LAX

1 stop25h 35mAustrian Airlines

Fri 9/264:40 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$524

Mon 5/126:00 amLHR - LAX

2 stops19h 27mSWISS

Mon 5/194:30 pmLAX - LHR

2 stops31h 25mSWISS

Deal found 4/28

$526

Wed 9/102:45 pmLHR - LAX

1 stop29h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 9/1610:50 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/28

$528

Tue 5/139:30 amLHR - ONT

2 stops19h 23mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/201:45 pmONT - LHR

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$530

Wed 9/108:40 amLHR - SFO

1 stop15h 30mLufthansa

Wed 9/177:55 pmSFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 4/28

$532

Wed 9/246:40 amLHR - SFO

1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 10/27:40 pmSFO - LHR

1 stop14h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$534

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Wed 9/1010:55 amLGW - LAX

Nonstop11h 15mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 9/144:30 pmLAX - LGW

Nonstop10h 25mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 4/28

$500

Tue 5/138:45 amLHR - LAX

2 stops19h 05mAir Canada

Sun 5/188:05 amLAX - LHR

2 stops19h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 4/29

$504

Wed 5/148:40 amLHR - LAX

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/204:35 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$505

Tue 5/138:50 amLHR - LAX

1 stop17h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 5/189:30 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/29

$507

Thu 5/156:55 amLHR - LAX

1 stop16h 20mLufthansa

Thu 5/224:45 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 4/29

$512

Sat 9/131:35 pmLHR - LAX

Nonstop11h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 9/218:05 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/29

$517

Fri 9/53:05 pmLGW - LAX

1 stop15h 38mFinnair

Fri 9/198:00 amLAX - LGW

2 stops18h 40mFinnair

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$518

Thu 5/158:40 amLHR - LAX

1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/231:39 pmLAX - LHR

1 stop16h 31mUnited Airlines

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$522

Tue 5/135:30 pmLHR - LAX

Nonstop11h 15mAir France

Sun 5/1810:50 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 25mAir France

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$523

Sat 9/137:30 pmLHR - LAX

1 stop25h 35mAustrian Airlines

Fri 9/264:40 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$524

Thu 9/186:40 amLHR - LAX

1 stop17h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 10/97:30 pmLAX - LHR

1 stop18h 10mScandinavian Airlines

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$535

Fri 5/93:05 pmLGW - LAX

1 stop16h 43mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop13h 00mAmerican Airlines

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Sun 5/44:55 pmLHR - LAX

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Sun 5/119:30 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mBritish Airways

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Mon 5/511:45 amLHR - SFO

1 stop32h 00mVirgin Atlantic

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Nonstop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic

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$543

Mon 5/59:00 amLHR - SFO

1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines

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1 stop12h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$550

Mon 5/59:55 amLHR - LAX

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 5/138:05 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/28

$535

Tue 5/67:25 amLHR - SFO

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1411:25 amSFO - LHR

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$538

Wed 5/78:30 amLHR - LAX

1 stop16h 25mLufthansa

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$513

Wed 5/78:40 amLHR - LAX

1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines

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1 stop12h 40mUnited Airlines

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$519

Wed 5/79:55 amLHR - LAX

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/143:30 pmLAX - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/29

$533

Thu 5/88:40 amLHR - LAX

2 stops19h 10mAir Canada

Sun 5/118:05 amLAX - LHR

2 stops19h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 4/28

$504

Thu 5/87:25 amLHR - SFO

1 stop15h 10mLufthansa

Mon 5/193:55 pmSFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 4/29

$540

Thu 5/88:40 amLHR - SFO

2 stops19h 30mAir Canada

Wed 5/212:15 pmSFO - LHR

1 stop13h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 4/29

$545

Thu 5/81:25 pmLHR - ONT

2 stops18h 17mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/212:55 pmONT - LHR

1 stop36h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/29

$550

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Wed 5/147:50 pmLGW - LAS

2 stops57h 38mMultiple Airlines

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$300

Sat 5/173:05 pmLHR - LAS

2 stops40h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$303

Sun 6/153:05 pmLHR - LAX

1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$312

Thu 6/127:40 pmLGW - LAX

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

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$312

Sat 6/710:10 pmLTN - LAX

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$313

Thu 6/1910:45 amLGW - LAX

Nonstop11h 15mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 4/28

$313

Mon 5/197:50 pmLHR - LAX

1 stop26h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 4/29

$383

Thu 6/57:45 amLCY - LAX

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$386

Thu 5/2210:45 amLGW - LAX

Nonstop11h 15mA.P.G.

Deal found 4/29

$390

Wed 5/288:50 pmLHR - LAX

1 stop29h 20mVueling

Deal found 4/29

$411

Wed 7/27:10 amLGW - LAX

1 stop18h 55mVueling

Deal found 4/29

$439

Thu 5/222:50 pmLGW - LAX

1 stop31h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 4/28

$450

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7:25 am-3:15 pm

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Fri 5/16

7:35 pm-7:20 pm

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10:55 am-2:10 pm

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4:30 pm-10:55 am

Nonstop10h 25m

$503

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Tue 9/9

6:55 am-3:15 pm

1 stop16h 20m

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4:40 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop10h 30m

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8:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop17h 35m

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9:30 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$507

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LHR - LAX

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8:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

10:47 am-10:25 am

1 stop15h 38m

$521

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LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 9/13

7:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

4:40 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$524

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-5:27 pm

2 stops19h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

4:30 pm-7:55 am

2 stops31h 25m

$526

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Wed 9/10

2:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

10:50 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

$528

LondonOntario

LHR - ONT

LHRONT

London Heathrow

Tue 5/13

9:30 am-8:53 pm

2 stops19h 23m

Ontario

Tue 5/20

1:45 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$530

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 5/9

2:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop16h 54m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

8:05 am-11:50 am

2 stops19h 45m

$531

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 (43 on average).

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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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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 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

7,936 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 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

472 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 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

1,333 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 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

7,936 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

LOT

7.6

Good

1,069 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 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 $313. TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights start at $383 while deals on A.P.G. start at $390 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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$676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest$445	Average$676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$482	Average$766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Austrian Airlines	Cheapest$500	Average$746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$501	Average$917	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$507	Average$776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Brussels Airlines	Cheapest$512	Average$625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
British Airways	Cheapest$513	Average$756	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Iberia	Cheapest$519	Average$748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Delta	Cheapest$519	Average$839	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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