What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to California?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to California is to fly which costs $330 - $1,300 and takes 18h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to California?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to California is to train and fly which takes 16h 5m and costs $500 - $1,300.

How far is it from Cardiff to California?

The distance between Cardiff and California is 5339 miles.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to California?

It takes approximately 18h 3m to get from Cardiff to California, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and California?

California is 8h behind Cardiff. It is currently 9:53 AM in Cardiff and 1:53 AM in California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3363+ hotels available in California.

Cardiff to California - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to California by plane or train

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Fly Cardiff Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CWL - SFO
18h 3m
$339–1,224
Fly Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane CWL - LAX
19h 13m
$335–1,223
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BRS - SFO
19h 38m
$631–1,006
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane LHR - SFO
16h 5m
$526–1,303
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LHR - SAN
16h 15m
$597–1,294
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane LHR - LAX
16h 20m
$422–1,302

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

16Weekly Planes

15h 38mAverage Duration

$322Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,308.4 mi
Duration: 18h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and California, USA?

Aer Lingus, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) twice daily.

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