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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)plane plane LHR - SFO
    14h 2m
    $335–1,151

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LGW - LAX
    15h 6m
    $329–1,249

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LHR - SAN
    14h 10m
    $447–1,843

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LHR - LAX
    14h 48m
    $336–1,002

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LHR - FAT
    16h 41m
    $566–1,839

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane LHR - LGB
    16h 19m
    $347–1,340

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between London, England and California, USA?

British Airways, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours.

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