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How much do flights to Los Angeles cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£91

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£356

Cheapest round-trip

£178

Average round-trip

£344

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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
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Los Angeles International
Average flights per week
346
Flight distance
3715 km
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
United Airlines
------75874
Alaska Airlines
------------111
Weekly flights: 34 totalDaily flights: 4.86 averageMost flights: Friday 8 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
United Airlines
5761373
Alaska Airlines
---11------11
Weekly flights: 36 totalDaily flights: 5.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 7 flights
AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
United Airlines
88491098
Alaska Airlines
---11------11
Weekly flights: 60 totalDaily flights: 8.57 averageMost flights: Friday 10 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
United Airlines
109810865
Alaska Airlines
111111---
Weekly flights: 62 totalDaily flights: 8.86 averageMost flights: Monday 10 flights

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
BREEZE MXNo

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
5 Jun
30°C17°C
12 Jun
30°C19°C
Saturday
6 Jun
26°C17°C
13 Jun
30°C20°C
Sunday
7 Jun
26°C17°C
14 Jun
32°C21°C
Monday
8 Jun
26°C17°C
15 Jun
32°C22°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
26°C18°C
16 Jun
32°C22°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
27°C18°C
17 Jun
31°C21°C
Thursday
11 Jun
27°C18°C
18 Jun
30°C21°C

Los Angeles travel tips

Los Angeles is huge, so you’d better choose accommodation along the main streets

To not spend 4 hours a day commuting, choose accommodation near the main streets (Santa Monica Blvd, Sunset Blvd, Hollywood Blvd, 3rd St., Wilshire Blvd), where the central bus and metro lines pass.

The main shopping street in Los Angeles is the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica

For shopping, head to 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. Shops are located on both sides of the street, stretching two blocks and ending up at the Santa Monica Place shopping centre. You can find everything from H&M to Louis Vuitton here.

Check out the modern building of Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles

Walt Disney Concert Hall is a concert venue that opened in 2003. It is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert hall can accommodate 2265 listeners. It is distinguished by stunning acoustics and unusual architecture, which is still controversial.

Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles is 3715 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, and BREEZE. Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles have 346 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles takes around 5.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?
The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles is 3715 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?
Several carriers operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto, Kabul.
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, New York, San Francisco, Mexico City, Edmonton, San Jose, Toronto, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Seattle, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Dallas, Cancún, Tokyo, Houston, Atlanta.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
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, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, BREEZE.
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