Statistics on London-California flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to California from London
The average price to go to California from London is $ 711 (round trip). It varies from $ 705 (Los Angeles ) to $ 717 (San Francisco) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of London-California flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: San Francisco and Los Angeles .
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $ 717 | january, february (the cheapest), march, may, september, october, november | 4 to 5 months | Flight price London-San Francisco |
| Los Angeles | $ 705 | january, february (the cheapest), march, may, september, october, november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price London-Los Angeles |
Round-trip airfare price London-California month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 665 to $ 696 | good price |
| February | $ 581 to $ 592 | very good price |
| March | $ 605 to $ 610 | good price |
| April | $ 752 to $ 781 | fair price |
| May | $ 618 to $ 632 | good price |
| June | $ 717 to $ 752 | fair price |
| July | $ 804 to $ 849 | fair price |
| August | $ 967 to $ 1079 | very high price |
| September | $ 595 to $ 604 | good price |
| October | $ 644 to $ 678 | good price |
| November | $ 603 to $ 607 | good price |
| December | $ 807 to $ 809 | fair price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to California from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to California from London
Average price per month for a round trip flight to San Francisco in California
The average price for a round trip flight from London to San Francisco is $ 717. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of London-San Francisco flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to San Francisco in California in february to get the best price ($ 581, saving $ 136 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 717). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1079, which is $ 362 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for London-San Francisco and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Los Angeles in California
The average price for a round trip flight from London to Los Angeles is $ 705. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of London-Los Angeles flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Los Angeles in California in february to get the best price ($ 592, saving $ 113 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 705). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 967, which is $ 263 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for London-Los Angeles and other statistics
Top prices London-California
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Los Angeles | 12-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 503 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Los Angeles | 14-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 507 | layover flight with British Airways |
| London → San Francisco | 03-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 507 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| London → Los Angeles | 04-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 500 | layover flight with British Airways |
| London → San Francisco | 09-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 510 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| London → San Francisco | 04-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 497 | layover flight with KLM |
| London → Los Angeles | 12-09 to 25-09-2025 | $ 509 | direct flight with KLM |
| London → Los Angeles | 13-09 to 17-09-2025 | $ 508 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → San Francisco | 18-09 to 28-09-2025 | $ 504 | layover flight with SAS |
| London → Los Angeles | 20-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 508 | direct flight with Air France |
When to buy plane tickets to go to California (from London)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from London to San Francisco
The price of tickets to San Francisco fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from London to San Francisco, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to San Francisco page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to San Francisco in California 4 to 5 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 678 , which is $ 40 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 175 more than the average price).
When to buy your London-San Francisco flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from London to Los Angeles
The price of tickets to Los Angeles fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from London to Los Angeles , you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Los Angeles page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Los Angeles in California 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 651 , which is $ 55 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 170 more than the average price).
When to buy your London-Los Angeles flight ticket and other statistics