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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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 13.04 | Tue 14.04 | Wed 15.04 | Thu 16.04 | Fri 17.04 | Sat 18.04 | Sun 19.04 |
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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 2 | |
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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | |
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| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Sunday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | |
| --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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| Weekly flights: 40 total | Daily flights: 5.71 average | Most flights: Saturday 7 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
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| Weekly flights: 58 total | Daily flights: 8.29 average | Most flights: Thursday 9 flights |
| Airline | Mon 04.05 | Tue 05.05 | Wed 06.05 | Thu 07.05 | Fri 08.05 | Sat 09.05 | Sun 10.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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| Weekly flights: 68 total | Daily flights: 9.71 average | Most flights: Monday 9 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | 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
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.
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