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$238+ 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LGW
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Gatwick

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Gatwick flight deals. Data was last updated November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$595
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$238
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$765

Good round-trip deal

$639 or less

Good one-way deal

$306 or less
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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 November 26, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Fri 11/287:10 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop30h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 12/79:05 amLGW - SFO
2 stops37h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/25$595
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Sat 11/294:35 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 12/610:10 amLGW - SFO
2 stops60h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/24$600
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/88:25 amSFO - LGW
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/152:05 pmLGW - SFO
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$602
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 11/257:25 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Wed 12/36:40 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Deal found 11/24$607
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Wed 11/268:25 amSFO - LGW
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/34:00 pmLGW - SFO
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$609
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 11/287:10 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop30h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 2/264:00 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/26$615
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Sat 11/294:35 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 12/79:05 amLGW - SFO
2 stops37h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/25$616
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Mon 12/14:35 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop15h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 12/1310:10 amLGW - SFO
2 stops60h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/26$619
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/24:45 pmLAX - LGW
1 stop33h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 12/79:25 pmLGW - LAX
2 stops49h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/26$622
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/14:35 pmSFO - LGW
2 stops20h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 12/94:35 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop29h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/24$624
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 11/268:25 amSFO - LGW
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/24:00 pmLGW - SFO
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$626
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Tue 12/25:30 pmLAX - LGW
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/102:35 pmLGW - LAX
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$632

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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 November 26, 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

Wed 2/18

4:35 pm-9:50 am

1 stop33h 15m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/23

9:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops49h 05m

$627

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

7:55 pm-7:10 am

1 stop27h 15m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/25

8:30 am-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$630

Las VegasLondon

LAS - LGW

LASLGW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/30

1:48 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 02m

London Gatwick

Tue 2/3

6:40 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops35h 44m

$630

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

10:20 pm-6:00 am

1 stop23h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 1/28

1:00 pm-3:09 pm

1 stop34h 09m

$632

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

7:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 2/21

6:40 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$661

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

7:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 25m

London Gatwick

Sun 2/22

6:40 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$663

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

7:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/23

6:40 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$663

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LGW

SANLGW

San Diego

Tue 1/27

7:51 am-6:00 am

1 stop14h 09m

London Gatwick

Fri 2/6

2:00 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop38h 29m

$670

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

4:45 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops19h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 12/15

4:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$673

Los AngelesLondon

LAX - LGW

LAXLGW

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

7:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 2/20

6:40 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$679

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Best time to book a flight from California to Gatwick

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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 November 26, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to London Gatwick Airport?

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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL, SWISS, and Iberia fly from California to London Gatwick Airport in about 20h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 13m. The distance from California to London Gatwick Airport is about 5236 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 LEVEL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $313. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Iberia, 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 $973 for a flight from California to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $209 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - London Gatwick) is currently priced at $437.

  • 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$359Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$498Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$582Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$613Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$636Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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