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How much do flights to Los Angeles cost?
Getting from Los Angeles airports to the city center
Fastest options: FlyAway bus and Metro Rail from LAX. Best value: Metro and public buses.
From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45-60 min | $1.75 (single fare; TAP card required) | every 8–12 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
35-60 min | $9.75 (one-way fare) | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | direct to downtown | |
30-75 min | $50-$80 (metered; varies by traffic and destination) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
30-75 min | $35-$70 (surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | flexible pickup | |
30-75 min | $80-$150 (pre-booked; fixed rate) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families |
From Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20-35 min | $7-$10 (varies by destination) | hourly (traffic dependent) | direct to Union Station | |
40-55 min | $1.75 (requires shuttle to Metro station) | every 10–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget to Hollywood | |
25-60 min | $40-$70 (varies by traffic and destination) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door service |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- LA traffic can significantly impact travel times, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 4–7 PM).
- TAP cards are required for Metro Rail and can be purchased at stations or online.
- FlyAway buses depart from the LAX-it lot, accessible via free shuttle from terminals.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Los Angeles
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 3 | --- | 3 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Thursday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 38 total | Daily flights: 5.43 average | Most flights: Thursday 9 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 6 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 69 total | Daily flights: 9.86 average | Most flights: Monday 9 flights |
| Airline | Mon 09.03 | Tue 10.03 | Wed 11.03 | Thu 12.03 | Fri 13.03 | Sat 14.03 | Sun 15.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 68 total | Daily flights: 9.71 average | Most flights: Monday 9 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Volaris | VOI | Y4 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Los Angeles
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 19°C | 9°C |
| February | 19°C | 9°C |
| March | 20°C | 10°C |
| April | 22°C | 12°C |
| May | 23°C | 14°C |
| June | 26°C | 16°C |
| July | 28°C | 18°C |
| August | 29°C | 19°C |
| September | 29°C | 19°C |
| October | 26°C | 16°C |
| November | 22°C | 12°C |
| December | 18°C | 9°C |
14 day forecast
Los Angeles travel tips
Traditional taxis in Los Angeles are quite expensive
Taxis in Los Angeles are quite difficult to hail on the street, but you can book them in advance (for example, using the Curb app). The mounting fee is $2.85, and then you pay $2.70 for each mile (1.6 km). The distances in Los Angeles are quite long, so the taxi ride will be expensive.
Planning to shop in Los Angeles, head to local malls
Westfield is a relatively new shopping centre, decorated with fountains, sculptures, green plants, and sun loungers. There are the usual GAP, American Eagle, Aeria, H&M, ZARA, and other stores and more expensive brands like COS, Lacoste, Cole Haan, etc. If this mall isn't enough for you, check out Beverly Connection (an outlet mall) or Beverly Center.
In Los Angeles restaurants, it is customary to leave a tip, about 15% of the bill
In local cafes and restaurants, it is customary to leave a tip of up to 15%. As a rule, this is 10% for regular cafes. In gourmet restaurants, service charges can be included in the bill.
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