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Low seasonFebruary
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Cheapest flight$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to London Gatwick Airport

Flights from California to the United Kingdom: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to the United Kingdom 
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GeraldFlew with Virgin AtlanticSFO-LHRJun 2025
Virgin Atlantic uses terminal 3. Much faster clearing customs than terminal 5
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesSFO-LHRJun 2025
Large number of passengers on the flight so arrive early to the airport and to the boarding gate
PallaviFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHRApr 2025
Eat at the lounge first so you are not stuck eating overcooked cheese ravioli
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaLAX-LHRJan 2025
Make sure you arrive early. Sometimes, the traffic getting to LAX can be a total nightmare.
WeiFlew with British AirwaysLAX-LHRSep 2024
Connection takes long, Make sure you plan enough time.
TapanFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHROct 2024
Great baggage policy in BA.. The worst part was experience at London Heathrow airport. Security was slow, too many people. Almost lost connecting flight even with 2 hours layover.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysLAX-LHRMar 2024
Pack your own food if you have dietary restrictions and fly other airlines if possible
MichelleFlew with British AirwaysLAX-LHRMay 2024
Make sure you separate your luggage tags from your tickets
ShaunaFlew with British AirwaysLAX-LHRDec 2023
I would suggest calling the airline to make sure that their TV screens work on the back of the seats, and if they don’t work that the entertainment option would work on your cell phones.

FAQs for booking flights from California to the United Kingdom

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to the United Kingdom?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to the United Kingdom.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to the United Kingdom?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to the United Kingdom is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to the United Kingdom?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California to the United Kingdom with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to the United Kingdom?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to the United Kingdom up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Kingdom?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Kingdom is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), with an average flight price of $239.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $770. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $889 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $787 on average. Morning departures are around 1% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $847.

  • What is the cheapest flight to the United Kingdom?

    The cheapest ticket to the United Kingdom from California found in the last 72 hours was to London Gatwick Airport, at $386 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $386.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to the United Kingdom?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to the United Kingdom is October, when tickets cost $618 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,018 and $958 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to the United Kingdom?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to the United Kingdom, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to the United Kingdom?

    An average nonstop flight from California to the United Kingdom takes 13h 41m, covering a distance of 5286 miles. The shortest route is Las Vegas (LAS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with an average flight time of 9h 55m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is London (92% of total searches to the United Kingdom). The next most popular destinations are Edinburgh (4%) and Manchester (2%). Searches for flights to Birmingham (1%), to Belfast (1%) and to Southampton (1%) are also popular.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

9/22Mon
nonstopNorse Atlantic UK
10h 25mLAX-LGW
9/29Mon
nonstopNorse Atlantic UK
11h 15mLGW-LAX
$342
9/22Mon
nonstopNorse Atlantic UK
10h 25mLAX-LGW
9/29Mon
nonstopNorse Atlantic UK
11h 15mLGW-LAX
$361
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1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
21h 20mLAX-LHR
10/18Sat
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
27h 40mLHR-LAX
$374
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1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 05mLAX-LHR
10/19Sun
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
16h 25mLHR-LAX
$376
8/1Fri
nonstop
10h 25mLAX-LGW
8/27Wed
1 stop
25h 35mLGW-LAX
$399
8/1Fri
nonstop
10h 25mLAX-LGW
8/27Wed
1 stop
25h 35mLGW-LAX
$400
10/30Thu
1 stopAer Lingus
12h 35mLAX-LHR
11/7Fri
1 stopAer Lingus
16h 40mLHR-LAX
$458
9/19Fri
1 stopAer Lingus
14h 05mLAX-LHR
9/25Thu
1 stopAer Lingus
18h 45mLHR-LAX
$460
8/3Sun
nonstopVirgin Atlantic
10h 20mSFO-LHR
8/19Tue
nonstopVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mLHR-SFO
$468
8/3Sun
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
15h 05mSFO-LHR
8/19Tue
nonstopVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mLHR-SFO
$470

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Recent one-way flight deals

7/27Sun
nonstopNorse Atlantic UK
10h 25mLAX-LGW
$130
7/21Mon
nonstopNorse Atlantic UK
10h 25mLAX-LGW
$132
10/15Wed
1 stop
20h 55mSFO-LGW
$184
8/8Fri
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28h 48mSFO-LGW
$191
7/22Tue
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 05mLAX-LHR
$220
8/6Wed
nonstopA.P.G.
10h 25mLAX-LGW
$223
7/27Sun
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
21h 20mLAX-LHR
$225
7/17Thu
nonstopA.P.G.
10h 25mLAX-LGW
$231
10/13Mon
1 stopIberia
16h 15mLAX-LHR
$242
10/3Fri
1 stopIberia
16h 15mLAX-LHR
$250

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7/13Sun
nonstopNorse Atlantic UK
10h 25mLAX-LGW
8/20Wed
nonstopNorse Atlantic UK
11h 15mLGW-LAX
$481
7/12Sat
nonstopNorse Atlantic UK
10h 25mLAX-LGW
8/20Wed
nonstopNorse Atlantic UK
11h 15mLGW-LAX
$489
7/15Tue
nonstopDelta
10h 20mSFO-LHR
8/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
25h 30mLHR-SFO
$579
7/15Tue
multi-stop
22h 43mLAX-LGW
9/8Mon
nonstop
11h 15mLGW-LAX
$580
7/15Tue
multi-stopKLM
12h 33mSFO-LHR
8/5Tue
multi-stopKLM
17h 00mLHR-SFO
$583
7/13Sun
nonstop
10h 25mLAX-LGW
8/20Wed
multi-stop
31h 15mLGW-LAX
$584
7/15Tue
nonstopVirgin Atlantic
10h 20mSFO-LHR
8/30Sat
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
14h 35mLHR-SFO
$586
7/15Tue
nonstopVirgin Atlantic
10h 20mSFO-LHR
8/30Sat
nonstopVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mLHR-SFO
$594
7/15Tue
nonstopDelta
10h 25mLAX-LHR
7/23Wed
multi-stopDelta
20h 25mLHR-LAX
$600
7/15Tue
multi-stopKLM
12h 35mONT-LHR
7/23Wed
multi-stopKLM
13h 29mLHR-ONT
$839

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Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to California. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to the United Kingdomfrom $4,630
Business Class flights to the United Kingdomfrom $2,787
Prem Econ Class flights to the United Kingdomfrom $519
Economy Class flights to the United Kingdomfrom $386

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