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How much do flights to Los Angeles cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£118

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£331

Cheapest round-trip

£260

Average round-trip

£352

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Travel hack

Getting from Los Angeles airports to the city center

Fastest options: FlyAway bus and Metro Rail from LAX. Best value: Metro and public buses.

Los Angeles is served by multiple airports, with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) being the primary gateway. LAX lies approximately 27 km southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is located 21 km north of downtown, offering a convenient alternative for travelers heading to the San Fernando Valley or Hollywood areas. Airport transfers to city center destinations include Metro Rail, FlyAway buses, public transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly based on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours.

How to get from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Angeles?

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

How to get from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to Los Angeles?

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

Depart from
John F. Kennedy International
Arrive to
Los Angeles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3945 km
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from New York to Los Angeles in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
JetBlue Airways
------------1------
United Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
------------111
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
JetBlue Airways
13---5117---
United Airlines
---------------------
Alaska Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 34 totalDaily flights: 4.86 averageMost flights: Friday 11 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
JetBlue Airways
---51413135---
United Airlines
------2177---
Alaska Airlines
------11111
Weekly flights: 72 totalDaily flights: 10.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 14 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
JetBlue Airways
41011874---
United Airlines
---27257---
Alaska Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 74 totalDaily flights: 10.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 11 flights

Check-in for a flight from New York to Los Angeles

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
American AirlinesAALAANo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Los Angeles

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C9°C
February19°C9°C
March20°C10°C
April22°C12°C
May23°C14°C
June26°C16°C
July28°C18°C
August29°C19°C
September29°C19°C
October26°C16°C
November22°C12°C
December18°C9°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
348
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
19 Jun
19%
24°C15°C
26 Jun
30°C20°C
Saturday
20 Jun
24°C14°C
27 Jun
31°C20°C
Sunday
21 Jun
26°C17°C
28 Jun
31°C20°C
Monday
22 Jun
28°C18°C
29 Jun
31°C21°C
Tuesday
23 Jun
30°C19°C
30 Jun
29°C20°C
Wednesday
24 Jun
31°C21°C
1 Jul
30°C19°C
Thursday
25 Jun
31°C21°C
2 Jul
30°C19°C

Los Angeles travel tips

A convenient way to get around Los Angeles is electric scooter rentals

The most common scooter providers are Lime, Bird, Jump (by Uber), and Lyft. A mobile application shows the location of the nearest scooter and the level of its battery charge. Also, the Lime service is integrated into Google Maps. The cost of the trip is from $1 for the rental and 15 cents for each kilometre.

Dance at the famous Los Angeles nightclub, Avalon Hollywood

Avalon Hollywood is one of the oldest nightclubs in Los Angeles. Known today as Avalon, the Hollywood Playhouse was opened in 1920 as a burlesque theatre hosting Broadway shows and local artists. Today, it is a must-visit nightclub for all electronic music fans. The club is open from Thursday to Saturday.

If you’re a music fan, visit the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles

The Grammy Museum has various exhibits (including interactive ones), films, and other experiences. It will take you through the entire history of the music industry and stories of Grammy winners. The admission fee is $15.

Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Los Angeles. The distance between New York and Los Angeles is 3945 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. New York and Los Angeles have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from New York to Los Angeles?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Los Angeles takes around 6.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between New York and Los Angeles?
The flight distance between New York and Los Angeles is 3945 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between New York and Los Angeles?
Several carriers operate flights between New York and Los Angeles. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from New York?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, San Juan, Orlando, Edinburgh, Atlanta, Miami, Calgary, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Barcelona, Mexico City, Paris, Manchester, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale.
What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Vancouver, Calgary, San Francisco, Mexico City, Edmonton, San Jose, Toronto, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Seattle, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Dallas, Cancún, Tokyo, Washington, D.C., Houston, Atlanta.
Which airports are there in New York?
New York is mainly served by Newark Liberty International. But there are other airports nearby, including LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport, John F. Kennedy International.
What airports are near New York?
The main airport in New York is Newark Liberty International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Lehigh Valley International, Long Island MacArthur, Trenton–Mercer, Tweed New Haven, Harrisburg International.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Meadows Field, Long Beach.
Which airlines fly between New York and Los Angeles?
Currently, you can fly between New York and Los Angeles with United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
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