How long is the flight from California to Wales?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as Santa Ana or Los Angeles, and flying into Wales, then you can expect flight times to average 16h 16m and 17h 35m, respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Wales?

Prices for flights from California to Wales are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Wales?

As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Wales.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Wales?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Wales.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wales?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Wales can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Wales. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

£231 Cheap Flights from California to Wales in 2026

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16:45 - 12:15SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

35h 30m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen

10:25 - 14:50MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

36h 25m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen

£510Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 6 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

16:45 - 12:15SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

35h 30m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen

10:25 - 14:50MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

36h 25m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen

£528Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 6 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

16:30 - 10:10SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

33h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

17:55 - 13:35MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

27h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

£573TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

17:25 - 14:15SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

12h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

07:50 - 14:55MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

£624British Airways

Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

18:00 - 16:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

14h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

16:25 - 16:10MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

31h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

£653British Airways

Tue, 12 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

13:12 - 14:05SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

16h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

19:05 - 16:10MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

29h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

£656British Airways

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17:20 - 13:25SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

12h 05m1 stop Dublin

08:05 - 15:35MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

15h 30m1 stop Dublin

£678Aer Lingus

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17:20 - 13:25SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

12h 05m1 stop Dublin

10:00 - 15:35MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

13h 35m1 stop Dublin

£678Aer Lingus

Sun, 29 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec

16:45 - 16:45LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

16h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:15 - 11:50CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

26h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£770Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

23:38 - 08:15LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

24h 37m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

15:00 - 09:58MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

26h 58m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£802Virgin Atlantic

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17:30 - 23:15LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

21h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

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27h 25m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Casablanca Mohamed V

£715Multiple Airlines

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19:35 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

28h 40m1 stop Zurich

20:10 - 14:45MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

26h 35m2 stops Milan Malpensa Lisbon Humberto Delgado

£720Multiple Airlines

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20:10 - 16:55LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

12h 45m1 stop Dublin

12:55 - 08:20MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

27h 25m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Casablanca Mohamed V

£721Multiple Airlines

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17:05 - 22:35LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

21h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

20:15 - 15:00MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

£768British Airways

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16:07 - 21:55ONT Ontario-MAN Manchester

21h 48m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

06:55 - 22:59MAN Manchester-ONT Ontario

24h 04m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

£768British Airways

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21h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

07:05 - 17:50MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

18h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

£779British Airways

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20h 25m2 stops Philadelphia Dublin

12:50 - 18:25MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

13h 35m1 stop Dublin

£960Aer Lingus

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20:26 - 16:55LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

36h 29m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dublin

17:25 - 00:57MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

39h 32m2 stops Dublin Philadelphia

£969Aer Lingus

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16h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

14:25 - 23:00MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

16h 35m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,047Aer Lingus

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16h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:00 - 22:53MAN Manchester-SMF Sacramento Intl

17h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£8,106Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 23 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

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28 Sept

SFO16:30San Francisco

33h 40m

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MAN10:10Manchester

12 Oct

MAN17:55Manchester

27h 40m

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SFO13:35San Francisco

£573

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MAN18:05Manchester

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£585

British Airways flights from California to Wales

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British Airways

6 Nov

SFO17:25San Francisco

12h 50m

1 stop

MAN14:15Manchester

15 Nov

MAN07:50Manchester

15h 05m

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SFO14:55San Francisco

£624

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12 Jan

SAN18:00San Diego

14h 30m

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MAN16:30Manchester

18 Jan

MAN16:25Manchester

31h 45m

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SAN16:10San Diego

£653

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12 Jan

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16h 53m

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18 Jan

MAN19:05Manchester

29h 05m

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SAN16:10San Diego

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£653

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SAN San Diego - MAN Manchester

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SFO San Francisco - MAN Manchester

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San Francisco

Sun 29/11

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10:00-15:35

1 stop13h 35m

£678

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LAX Los Angeles - CWL Cardiff Wales

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Los Angeles

Tue 29/9

16:45-16:45

1 stop16h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 6/10

17:15-11:50

1 stop26h 35m

£770

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LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - MAN Manchester

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Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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23:38-08:15

1 stop24h 37m

Manchester

Tue 6/10

15:00-09:58

1 stop26h 58m

£802

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Wales?

British Airways, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to Wales

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Best price found	£231
Fastest flight time	9h 40m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Sat
Airports in Wales	31 airports

The best one-way flight to Wales from California in the past 72 hours is £231. The best return flight deal from California to Wales found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £510.

The fastest flight from California to Wales takes 9h 40m

Direct flights go from California to Wales on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 31 airports in Wales. From California there are direct flights to Manchester (MAN).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Wales

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Wales?
Prices for flights from California to Wales are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Wales?
As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Wales.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Wales?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Wales.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wales?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Wales can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Wales. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from California to Wales

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to Wales with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom £576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,560 reviews		Search KLM flights

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