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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from London to California were £479 for one-way flights and £448 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from London to California & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
LGW
Destination airport IATA code
DCA
Return price
£447

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California Flight Information

Traveling From
London
Origin Airport IATA Code
LON
Traveling To
California
Destination Airport IATA Code
DCA
Number of Airlines Serving
Available Airlines
JetBlue Airways, TAP Portugal, Aer Lingus, Delta
Distance
Direct Flight Time
Flight Price
£448

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between London and California?
We know you want as much time as you can to enjoy your getaway. Fly directly between Heathrow Airport and LAX and you’ll get just that. Take a look at British Airways and Virgin Atlantic — these are just a couple of the 2 airlines flying nonstop on this route.
How long is a direct flight from London to California?
You can expect the journey of 5,400 miles to take between 11 hours and 11 hours and 11 minutes. Once you’ve scored a great deal on your direct London to California ticket, the world is your oyster.
What are the best airports for London to California flights?
If you’re planning to travel from London to California, the most frequently flown routes are:

  • Heathrow Airport to National Airport - 210 flights per week
  • Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 35 flights per week
  • London Gatwick to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 32 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from London to California?
After incredible in-flight entertainment? Or friendly service? While you’ll find several airlines offering flights from London to California, picking one of these sought-after carriers will ensure you start your getaway on the right foot.

  • British Airways with 316 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 303 flights every month.
  • Virgin Atlantic with 208 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 130 flights every month.
  • JetBlue with 86 flights every month.
  • Delta with 65 flights every month.

How many flights are there from London to California?
Planning a trip from London to California is simple. With 30 daily flights to pick from, you can head off on your dream holiday any time you like.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from London to California 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from London to California, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between London to California is April. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £448 and can rise to £1,181 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from London to California  

Every day between London and California,  flights from airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with , you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from London to California — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

Book your flights with ebookers 

We want the experience of booking your flight from London to California to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated daily. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.