Discover California - the ultimate playground

California and ‘good times’ go hand in hand. Let Virgin Atlantic be your guide to going carefree in California.

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Whatever floats your superyacht, we’re here to inspire you to live your best life in LA or explore deeper into the Golden State’s great outdoors. With daily direct flights from London Heathrow to California, count on Virgin Atlantic to get you there.

We fly to California daily

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	M	T	W	T	F	S	S
London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)
London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Los Angeles

The City of Angels might be famous for its Hollywood stars, but there’s much more going on here than celebrity gossip.

Los Angeles must do's

Yosemite National Park

Straddling two deserts, Joshua Tree National Park is around a three-hour drive from LA.

See Joshua Tree

Surfing spots

Learn to hang ten during your next trip to LA, thanks to the city’s surfing schools.

Surf's up

Visas and entry requirements

View full entry requirements for USA

Foreign nationals or
non-US citizens

Upload your passport details and complete contact tracing information ahead of departure (this can be done during Online Check In which opens 24 before your flight)

Ensure you have a valid passport and ESTA (if eligible for the US Visa Waiver Program).

US citizens/nationals or Lawful permanent residents

Upload your passport details and complete contact tracing information ahead of departure (this can be done during Online Check In which opens 24 before your flight)

What you need to know

Handy hints to help you hit the ground running in Los Angeles.

Local time

GMT -8 hours

Currency

US Dollar $

Language

English and Spanish

Electricity

120 volts 60Hz

Plug type A and B

Local transport

For information on bus and rail services in Los Angeles including schedules and pricing, visit metro.net. Taxi services are available in LA but will be more expensive than public transport.

There are lots of ways to get around San Fran. Visit the SFMTA website for information on taxis, buses, light rail, cable cars and more.

For the full Cali road trip experience we recommend hiring a car and hitting the open road.

Airport Guides

Before you set off, take a look at Airport guides.

View Los Angeles airport guide

View San Francisco airport guide