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Los Angeles is one of the most-flown-to cities on the planet, and all that competition works in your favor: with dozens of airlines fighting over the route, cheap flights to Los Angeles turn up year-round if you know where to look. Whether you're here for the beaches, the studios, a Dodgers game, or just the endless sunshine, FaresMatch helps you land the lowest fare to LA, and a real advisor can hunt it down for you. Here's how to fly to Los Angeles for less: the best routes, which of the area's airports to pick, and when to book.
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One-way starting prices on popular routes into Los Angeles. Search above for live availability.
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Shoulder season SFO → LAX San Francisco – Los Angeles- Flight time
- 1h 30m nonstop
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- Southwest, United
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Midweek deal PHX → LAX Phoenix – Los Angeles- Flight time
- 1h 20m nonstop
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- Southwest, American
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Fall travel ATL → LAX Atlanta – Los Angeles- Flight time
- 4h 30m nonstop
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- Delta, Spirit
$90Low fare -
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Spring travel ORD → LAX Chicago – Los Angeles- Flight time
- 4h 30m nonstop
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- United, American
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Tue/Wed deal DCA → LAX Washington, D.C. – Los Angeles
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- 5h 30m nonstop
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- United, American
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Book early JFK → LAX New York – Los Angeles
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- 6h nonstop
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- JetBlue, Delta
$100Low fare
Prices shown are recent starting fares and may change with date, demand, route, and availability.
Top routes to Los Angeles
Los Angeles sits on nearly every U.S. airline's map, so fares stay competitive from just about anywhere. The West Coast is the cheapest place to start, but even cross-country routes see regular price wars. Some of the busiest and best-value routes right now, with rough one-way starting prices:
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SFO → LAX San Francisco to Los Angeles
The Bay Area to LAX — one of the busiest short hops on the West Coast with heavy Southwest and United competition.
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ATL → LAX Atlanta to Los Angeles
Major hub-to-hub route with Delta and Spirit competing on nonstops year-round.
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ORD/MDW → LAX Chicago to Los Angeles
United and American run frequent nonstops from O'Hare and Midway to LAX.
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PHX → LAX Phoenix to Los Angeles
Ultra-short desert hop — also compare Las Vegas to LAX for similar West Coast deals.
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DCA → LAX Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
East Coast business and leisure route with multiple daily nonstops from Reagan National.
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JFK/EWR → LAX New York to Los Angeles
Classic transcontinental corridor — among the most fought-over fares in the country.
Short West Coast hops are the cheapest, while transcontinental routes from the East Coast cost more, though they're among the most fought-over fares in the country. A round-trip ticket usually prices lower per leg than two separate one-ways.
Which airport should you fly into for Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is served by a whole cluster of airports, not just LAX, and picking the right one can save you both money and a long drive across the city. Here's how they stack up:
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LAX Los Angeles International
Main gateway with the most flights, the widest choice of airlines, and often the lowest cross-country fares — though it's huge and can be hectic.
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BUR Hollywood Burbank
Easy pick for Hollywood, the studios, and Pasadena. Smaller and simpler than LAX.
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LGB Long Beach
Small, low-stress airport near the southern beaches.
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SNA John Wayne (Orange County)
Closest to Anaheim and Disneyland. Southwest runs a strong schedule here.
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ONT Ontario International
Serves the Inland Empire to the east. Can beat LAX on price for eastern LA County.
If a nearby airport is cheaper or closer to where you're staying, it's often worth the swap.
Which airlines fly to Los Angeles?
Almost every major U.S. carrier flies into LAX, and several run big hub or focus operations there, which keeps fares sharp. Compare a few before you book — the cheapest carrier shifts by route, airport, and date.
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American
American Airlines
Major LAX hub carrier with wide domestic and international coverage.
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Delta
Delta Air Lines
Large LAX operation and a wide network across the U.S. and abroad.
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United
United Airlines
Strong on coast-to-coast and international routes into LAX.
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Alaska
Alaska Airlines
West Coast specialist with a big LAX presence on short hops and Pacific routes.
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Southwest
Southwest Airlines
Also serves Burbank, Long Beach, Ontario, and Orange County — no change fees.
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Frontier
Frontier Airlines
Ultra-low-cost option across the LA-area airports.
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Allegiant
Allegiant Air
Budget choice into LAX and smaller LA-area fields on select routes.
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JetBlue
JetBlue
Known for value fares on transcontinental routes, especially from New York and Boston.
Best time to book cheap flights to Los Angeles
LA's weather is mild almost year-round, so fares are driven more by demand and events than by seasons. A few patterns are worth knowing before you book:
Fall (September and October) and deep winter (January and February) are usually the cheapest times to fly to Los Angeles. Summer (June through August) and the December holidays are the priciest, and big events like the FIFA World Cup matches in mid-2026 push fares up around those dates.
Book about 30 to 60 days ahead for the best domestic fares; last-minute LA flights tend to jump.
Tuesday and Wednesday departures usually undercut weekend ones by a noticeable margin.
LA has so many airports that switching from LAX to Burbank or Long Beach, or moving a date, can drop the price. Our low fare calendar makes the cheapest dates easy to spot.
How much are flights to Los Angeles?
What you'll pay depends mostly on where you're starting and how far ahead you book. As a rough guide from recent booking data, short West Coast hops from San Francisco, Phoenix, or Las Vegas can start around $40 to $80 one-way; mid-country routes from Chicago, Dallas, or Atlanta run about $90 to $150; and transcontinental tickets from New York and the East Coast typically land between $100 and $200 one-way, higher in summer and over the holidays. Round-trip plane tickets to Los Angeles often price lower per leg than two separate one-ways, and a flexible advisor can usually trim the total further.
Los Angeles is the busiest way into California, so if you're open on where to land, our California flights hub covers cheap fares across the rest of the state.
Where to stay in Los Angeles
There's no single center to Los Angeles, so the neighborhood you base yourself in shapes everything from your commute to your nightlife. A quick read on the most popular bases and who each suits:
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Westside Santa Monica and Venice
Beachfront, walkable, and lively, with the pier, the boardwalk, and easy ocean access. The classic first-timer's base.
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Hollywood Hollywood
Central and full of sights, from the Walk of Fame to the nightlife, and handy for the studios. Great if you want to be in the middle of it all.
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Downtown Downtown LA
Museums, music venues, sports arenas, and the city's best public transit, usually at lower hotel prices than the Westside.
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West Hollywood Beverly Hills and West Hollywood
Upscale shopping, dining, and nightlife, with Rodeo Drive and the Sunset Strip on the doorstep.
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Pasadena Pasadena
Quieter, leafy, and historic, close to the Rose Bowl and a short hop from Burbank airport.
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South Anaheim and Long Beach
South of the city, these are the bases for Disneyland and the Orange County beaches, and easiest from John Wayne or Long Beach airports.
If you'd rather book the flight and hotel together, our Los Angeles vacation packages often work out cheaper than booking each on its own.
What to explore in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles rewards exploring. The sprawl that frustrates first-timers is really dozens of distinct neighborhoods, beaches, and canyons stitched together, with the Pacific on one side and the Hollywood Hills on the other. Sunshine is close to guaranteed, so most of the city's best moments happen outdoors.
Neighborhoods worth knowing
Beyond the main bases, Los Angeles is worth wandering: Koreatown for late-night food, the Arts District downtown for murals and breweries, Malibu and the Pacific Coast Highway for the coastline, Griffith Park for trails and the observatory, and Silver Lake or Los Feliz for the indie, walkable side of the city.
Top attractions
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Hollywood Hollywood Sign & Walk of Fame
See the sign from Griffith Observatory or Lake Hollywood Park. Stroll the star-lined sidewalk on Hollywood Blvd.
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Griffith Park Griffith Observatory
Free astronomy exhibits and the best views of the Hollywood Sign and LA basin.
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Hollywood Universal Studios Hollywood
Movie-themed rides, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and studio backlot tours.
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Santa Monica Santa Monica Pier & Venice Beach
Iconic pier with Pacific Park rides and beach access, plus the famous Venice boardwalk.
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Brentwood The Getty Center
World-class art collection with panoramic views over the city and the Pacific.
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Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive & Beverly Hills
Upscale shopping district and the classic LA glamour scene.
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Anaheim Disneyland Resort
The original Disney park — about 40 minutes south of LAX. Book tickets well ahead.
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Mid-Wilshire The Broad & LACMA
Contemporary art at The Broad and the largest art museum in the West at LACMA.
Events worth planning around
LA's calendar is busy, and a few events draw big crowds and higher fares:
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January Rose Parade
Flower-covered floats and marching bands in nearby Pasadena on New Year's Day.
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March LA Marathon
Major road race through the city drawing runners and spectators from across the country.
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June LA Pride
One of the largest Pride celebrations in the country, centered in West Hollywood.
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Jun–Jul 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium
World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood push fares up around those dates.
With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, the city is only getting busier, so book early around the big dates.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight to Los Angeles?
It depends on where you're starting and when. Short West Coast hops from San Francisco, Phoenix, or Las Vegas can start around $40 to $80 one-way, mid-country routes about $90 to $150, and cross-country flights from the East Coast typically $100 to $200 one-way, more in summer and over the holidays. A round-trip usually prices lower per leg than two separate one-ways.
What's the cheapest time to fly to Los Angeles?
Fall (September and October) and deep winter (January and February) are usually the cheapest times to fly to Los Angeles, when demand dips. Summer and the December holidays are the priciest. Flying midweek and booking about 30 to 60 days out tends to land the best fares.
Which airport should I fly into for Los Angeles?
LAX has the most flights and often the lowest cross-country fares, but it's large and busy. For a smaller, simpler airport, Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is closest to Hollywood and the studios, John Wayne in Orange County (SNA) is best for Anaheim and Disneyland, Long Beach (LGB) suits the southern beaches, and Ontario (ONT) covers the Inland Empire. A nearby airport can be cheaper and save you a long drive across the city, so it's worth comparing.
What airlines fly to Los Angeles?
American, Delta, United, and Alaska all run large operations at LAX, alongside Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier, and Allegiant. Most major U.S. carriers fly nonstop to LAX from cities across the country, and several budget airlines also serve Burbank, Long Beach, Ontario, and Orange County.
Are there nonstop flights to Los Angeles?
Yes. LAX has nonstop service from nearly every large and mid-size U.S. city, plus many international ones, so a direct flight is usually easy to find. The smaller LA-area airports have fewer nonstops, mostly to western U.S. hubs.
How long is a flight to Los Angeles?
Flight time depends on your origin. From San Francisco it's about an hour and a half, from Phoenix or Las Vegas roughly the same, from Chicago around 4.5 hours, and from New York about 6 hours nonstop, longer with a connection.
What documents do I need to fly to Los Angeles?
For a domestic U.S. flight to Los Angeles, adults 18 and older now need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license (look for the star) or another accepted ID such as a U.S. passport, since full REAL ID enforcement is in effect in 2026. A standard license without the star is no longer enough on its own. Children under 18 flying with an adult generally don't need their own ID. International arrivals need a valid passport plus any required visa or ESTA.
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