£218 Find Cheap Flights from California to London

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Cheapest return fare
£431
Overall average: £510
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/3Fri 13/3
LAX - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£439
Typical prices: £372-£523
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 27/7Thu 13/8
LAX - LGW • Direct
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Cheap Flights from California to London

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from California to London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from California to London

Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 15:50
LAX
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LHR
14h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 17:35
LHR
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LAX
15h 35m
1 stop
£431Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
19:10 - 09:50
SFO
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LGW
30h 40m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
21:25 - 14:45
LGW
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SFO
25h 20m
2 stops
£431TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
SWISS Logo
19:10 - 17:50
LAX
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LHR
14h 40m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
09:00 - 17:35
LHR
-
LAX
15h 35m
1 stop
£431SWISS
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
SWISS Logo
19:25 - 17:50
SFO
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LGW
14h 25m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
18:40 - 17:30
LGW
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SFO
29h 50m
1 stop
£431SWISS
Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:30 - 17:40
LAX
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LHR
14h 10m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
21:05 - 17:00
LHR
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LAX
27h 55m
2 stops
£432Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:40 - 16:00
SFO
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LHR
15h 20m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
06:40 - 14:35
LHR
-
SFO
15h 55m
1 stop
£433Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:35 - 10:55
LAX
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LHR
10h 20mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:25 - 12:45
LHR
-
LAX
23h 20m
1 stop
£434Virgin Atlantic
Sun, 22 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
22:40 - 21:00
SFO
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LHR
15h 20m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
07:25 - 19:00
LHR
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SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
£434Lufthansa
Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:35 - 10:55
LAX
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LHR
10h 20mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
06:30 - 12:45
LHR
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LAX
13h 15m
1 stop
£436Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 7 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
17:15 - 18:25
SAN
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LHR
17h 10m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
07:25 - 15:25
LHR
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SAN
16h 00m
1 stop
£468Lufthansa
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from California to London

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£217
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport

Flights from California to London: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from California to London 
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Verified travelerFlew with British Airways
SFO
-
LHR
Dec 2025
If not getting off in London make sure you have enough time to get to your connecting gates
Verified travelerFlew with Iberia
SFO
-
LHR
Jan 2026
Buy your flight directly from the airline because the cancellation process is purgatory
GeraldFlew with Virgin Atlantic
SFO
-
LHR
Jun 2025
Virgin Atlantic uses terminal 3. Much faster clearing customs than terminal 5
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
SFO
-
LHR
Jun 2025
Large number of passengers on the flight so arrive early to the airport and to the boarding gate
ValerieFlew with British Airways
LAX
-
LHR
Apr 2025
It was difficult to tell if the checked luggage was included. London Heathrow is huge and if the second flight hasn't been delayed I would have missed it.
PallaviFlew with British Airways
SFO
-
LHR
Apr 2025
Eat at the lounge first so you are not stuck eating overcooked cheese ravioli
Verified travelerFlew with Iberia
LAX
-
LHR
Jan 2025
Make sure you arrive early. Sometimes, the traffic getting to LAX can be a total nightmare.
WeiFlew with British Airways
LAX
-
LHR
Sept 2024
Connection takes long, Make sure you plan enough time.
TapanFlew with British Airways
SFO
-
LHR
Oct 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 Airways
LAX
-
LHR
Mar 2024
Pack your own food if you have dietary restrictions and fly other airlines if possible
MichelleFlew with British Airways
LAX
-
LHR
May 2024
Make sure you separate your luggage tags from your tickets
ShaunaFlew with British Airways
LAX
-
LHR
Dec 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 London

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to London?

    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 London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from California 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 London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to California with another airline.

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

    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 to London from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to London. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to Londonfrom £5,462
Business Class flights to Londonfrom £977
Premium Economy Class flights to Londonfrom £1,026
Economy class flights to Londonfrom £417