Return fares to Los Angeles by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles is April 2027, with return fares from $841 — 34% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $1,271).
Based on the fares we've tracked, April is typically the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles, with return fares from $841. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,271 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Los Angeles average around $975. If you can travel in the off-peak months of April, July and August, you'll generally pay up to 14% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Los Angeles
These are the average prices for return airfares to Los Angeles
When is the cheapest time to travel to Los Angeles? The cheapest month to travel is typically April.
How much do return flights to Los Angeles cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Los Angeles is $859.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Los Angeles?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Los Angeles is 28 July 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Los Angeles?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Los Angeles is Fiji Airways.
Which airlines fly direct to Los Angeles? American Airlines, Delta, Qantas, United and Virgin Australia fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Los Angeles take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 12 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Los Angeles?The IATA code for Los Angeles is LAX. It is located in United States (USA) at coordinates 33.9425, -118.4072.
When should you book flights to Los Angeles?From our data, you should book flights to Los Angeles 60 days out.
LAX is on the coast in the Westchester district, roughly 29 km from downtown Los Angeles. There is no train station inside the terminals yet, so reaching the city takes a bit more planning than at most airports.
- FlyAway bus is the most practical direct option. Non-stop coaches run to Union Station (downtown) every 15 to 30 minutes during the day, taking 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Buses depart from the lower (arrivals) level of each terminal.
- Metro rail is accessible via a free shuttle bus to the LAX/Metro Transit Centre, where you can board the C Line (Green) and connect to downtown or other parts of the network. Allow 60 to 75 minutes to reach Union Station including the shuttle and transfer.
- Big Blue Bus Line 3 runs from the LAX/Metro Transit Centre to downtown Santa Monica in about 40 to 50 minutes. A free shuttle connects the terminals to the transit centre.
- Rideshare and taxis pick up from the LAX-it lot, reached by a free shuttle from arrivals. The lot can have long queues on busy evenings, so factor in extra wait time.
LA is a car-centric city. Traffic on the 405 freeway is notoriously heavy during weekday peaks (7 to 10 am and 3 to 7 pm). If you are renting a car, some express lanes require a FasTrak transponder.
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