How long is the flight from California to Wales?

Average flight duration from California to Wales depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from San Diego to Cardiff is 17h 45m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Cardiff is 18h 50m on average. Cardiff is the most popular airport in Wales.

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

British Airways, American Airlines, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from California to Wales

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

Prices for flights from California to Wales refresh daily.

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

As of December 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Wales.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Wales.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Wales may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Wales. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7:00 am - 6:40 am

LAS

MAN

15h 40m1 stop

1:00 pm - 11:15 pm

MAN

LAS

18h 15m1 stop

$584Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

8:05 am - 10:30 am

SAN

MAN

18h 25m1 stop

1:30 pm - 10:45 pm

MAN

SAN

17h 15m1 stop

$584Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28

6:00 pm - 7:05 pm

SAN

MAN

17h 05m1 stop

2:50 pm - 4:10 pm

MAN

SAN

33h 20m1 stop

$592British Airways

Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 15

4:40 pm - 6:15 pm

SFO

MAN

17h 35m2 stops

10:10 am - 2:35 pm

MAN

SFO

36h 25m1 stop

$596Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8

12:41 pm - 10:30 am

ONT

MAN

13h 49m1 stop

5:50 am - 4:15 pm

MAN

ONT

18h 25m2 stops

$597Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

4:40 pm - 6:35 pm

SFO

MAN

17h 55m1 stop

10:10 am - 2:35 pm

MAN

SFO

36h 25m1 stop

$599Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 28

1:30 pm - 6:40 pm

BUR

MAN

21h 10m2 stops

5:50 am - 10:00 pm

MAN

BUR

24h 10m2 stops

$599Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

4:35 pm - 4:15 pm

SFO

MAN

15h 40m1 stop

6:05 pm - 3:35 pm

MAN

SFO

28h 30m1 stop

$605TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

4:00 pm - 5:55 pm

SAN

MAN

17h 55m2 stops

9:10 am - 10:44 pm

MAN

SAN

21h 34m2 stops

$611SWISS

Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 15

5:55 pm - 7:30 pm

LAS

MAN

17h 35m2 stops

7:25 pm - 6:50 pm

MAN

LAS

31h 25m1 stop

$612British Airways

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

Lufthansa flights from California to Wales

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Lufthansa

Apr 7

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

21h 45m

1 stop

MAN11:15 pmManchester

Apr 21

MAN7:00 amManchester

23h 43m

2 stops

LAX10:43 pmLos Angeles

$618

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May 1

LAX1:55 pmLos Angeles

19h 25m

2 stops

MAN5:20 pmManchester

May 6

MAN7:00 amManchester

16h 15m

1 stop

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles

$679

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Lufthansa

May 1

LAX2:55 pmLos Angeles

18h 25m

2 stops

MAN5:20 pmManchester

May 6

MAN7:00 amManchester

23h 29m

2 stops

LAX10:29 pmLos Angeles

$688

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Scandinavian Airlines flights from California to Wales

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Scandinavian Airlines

Feb 1

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

17h 55m

1 stop

MAN6:35 pmManchester

Feb 8

MAN10:10 amManchester

36h 25m

1 stop

SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco

$596

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Scandinavian Airlines

Feb 19

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

17h 55m

1 stop

MAN6:35 pmManchester

Feb 28

MAN10:10 amManchester

36h 25m

1 stop

SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco

$599

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Scandinavian Airlines

Jan 31

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

17h 55m

1 stop

MAN6:35 pmManchester

Feb 18

MAN1:55 pmManchester

32h 40m

2 stops

SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco

$600

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Las VegasManchester

LAS - MAN

LASMAN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-6:40 am

1 stop15h 40m

Manchester

Wed 2/11

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$584

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Wed 1/21

8:05 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 25m

Manchester

Wed 1/28

1:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$584

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Sat 2/7

6:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Manchester

Sun 2/15

2:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$592

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

4:40 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Manchester

Sun 2/8

10:10 am-2:35 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$596

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Wed 2/4

12:41 pm-10:30 am

1 stop13h 49m

Manchester

Wed 2/11

5:50 am-4:15 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$597

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

4:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Manchester

Sat 2/28

10:10 am-2:35 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$599

BurbankManchester

BUR - MAN

BURMAN

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 2/4

1:30 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Manchester

Wed 2/11

5:50 am-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$599

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

4:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Manchester

Sun 3/8

6:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$605

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Sat 2/7

4:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Manchester

Sun 2/15

9:10 am-10:44 pm

2 stops21h 34m

$611

Las VegasManchester

LAS - MAN

LASMAN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/3

5:55 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Manchester

Tue 2/10

7:25 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$612

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Wales?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Wales. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $791. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Wales for around $1,326.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Wales?

Our data shows that the cheapest California to Wales flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Wales in the morning for as low as $1,126. Flights to Wales are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,140. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Wales flight.

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Fastest flight time	9h 40m
Direct flights	Wed and Sat
Airports in Wales	31 airports

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

Direct flights go from California to Wales on 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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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Wales?
Prices for flights from California to Wales refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Wales?
As of December 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Wales.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Wales?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Wales.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wales?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Wales may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Wales. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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