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$232+ Cheap flights from California to Gatwick (LGW)

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 — LGW
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Gatwick

Cheapest flights from California to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Travelis 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 Travelis 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 12/11$597
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 FlightHub 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
Thu 1/154:00 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/9$607
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:25 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Mon 1/266:40 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/9$611
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/104:35 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 1/154:00 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/10$619
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:10 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop30h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 1/154:00 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/10$621
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:25 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Sat 1/246:40 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/9$641
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/274:35 pmSFO - LGW
2 stops33h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 1/154:00 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/9$661
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/274:45 pmLAX - LGW
1 stop33h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 1/144:35 pmLGW - LAX
1 stop30h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/11$703
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:30 pmLAX - LGW
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:10 pmLGW - LAX
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$765
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.
Thu 12/113:00 pmLAX - LGW
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/227:00 amLGW - LAX
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$800
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:30 pmLAX - LGW
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/156:45 amLGW - LAX
3 stops37h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$885
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/133:30 pmLAX - LGW
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/201:00 pmLGW - LAX
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$897

Find flight deals from California to Gatwick

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Gatwick flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$594
(TAP AIR PORTUGAL)

One-way from

$232
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,027

Good round-trip deal

$639 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Gatwick 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

7:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 1/21

6:40 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$619

San JoseLondon

SJC - LGW

SJCLGW

San Jose

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops17h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 1/31

11:20 am-10:57 am

2 stops31h 37m

$630

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

4:35 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops20h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/9

9:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops49h 05m

$640

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

7:25 pm-10:40 am

2 stops31h 15m

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

6:40 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$659

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

4:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops44h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 1/20

9:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$666

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LGW

SANLGW

San Diego

Mon 1/12

12:49 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops21h 01m

London Gatwick

Tue 1/27

6:40 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops34h 09m

$672

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

4:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops20h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 2/7

10:10 am-2:35 pm

2 stops60h 25m

$687

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

4:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops20h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 1/31

10:10 am-2:35 pm

2 stops60h 25m

$688

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

4:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops20h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 1/21

9:35 am-4:05 pm

2 stops62h 30m

$717

San JoseLondon

SJC - LGW

SJCLGW

San Jose

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 2/1

11:20 am-1:42 pm

2 stops34h 22m

$719

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Best time to book a flight from California to Gatwick

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to London Gatwick Airport (average of $226). Flying from California to London Gatwick Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $580). 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 LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to London Gatwick Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to London Gatwick Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to London Gatwick Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Gatwick. 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 London Gatwick Airport?

    Airlines like SWISS, American Airlines, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL fly from California to London Gatwick Airport in about 14h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 35m. The distance from California to London Gatwick Airport is about 5374 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $144. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to London Gatwick Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to London Gatwick Airport?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - London Gatwick, San Francisco - London Gatwick or San Diego - London Gatwick when deciding on the best route from California to London Gatwick Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to London Gatwick Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,001 for a flight from California to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $223 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - London Gatwick) is currently priced at $433.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to London Gatwick Airport (average of $226). Flying from California to London Gatwick Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $580). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Gatwick

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Gatwick. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$358Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$498Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$582Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$613Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$636Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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