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How much do flights to Los Angeles cost?

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£320

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Average round-trip

£353

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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 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
JetBlue Airways
---------------3---
United Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
---------------1---
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Saturday 3 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
JetBlue Airways
------1------2---
United Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
---11------------
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
JetBlue Airways
---11314---
United Airlines
---------2410---
Alaska Airlines
---1------11---
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 29 totalDaily flights: 4.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 10 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
JetBlue Airways
---5111064---
United Airlines
---111166101
Alaska Airlines
---1---11------
American Airlines
---32------1---
Weekly flights: 90 totalDaily flights: 12.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 11 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
American AirlinesAALAANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
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
July29°C18°C
August30°C19°C
September29°C19°C
October26°C16°C
November22°C12°C
December18°C9°C
Hottest Month
30°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
348
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
18 Sep
26°C20°C
25 Sep
29°C20°C
Saturday
19 Sep
28°C20°C
26 Sep
29°C21°C
Sunday
20 Sep
27°C21°C
27 Sep
31°C24°C
Monday
21 Sep
25°C20°C
28 Sep
33°C24°C
Tuesday
22 Sep
26°C19°C
29 Sep
26°C22°C
Wednesday
23 Sep
25°C20°C
30 Sep
30°C23°C
Thursday
24 Sep
26°C20°C
1 Oct
31°C23°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, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier 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 6.1 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 United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Alaska 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, Long Island MacArthur, Albany International, Tweed New Haven, Westchester County, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer.

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, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Meadows Field, Santa Maria Public.

Which airlines fly between New York and Los Angeles?

Currently, you can fly between New York and Los Angeles with United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

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