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How to get fromLondon to Californiaby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeLHR - SFO
    14h 4m
    $314–1,149

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeLGW - LAX
    15h 6m
    $270–799

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLHR - SAN
    14h 14m
    $436–1,641

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeLHR - LAX
    14h 50m
    $325–950

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeLHR - LGB
    16h 31m
    $366–1,438

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeLHR - SNA
    18h 21m
    $520–1,342

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between London, England and California, USA?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours.

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