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Cheap flights to Los Angeles
| Most popular in | July | High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | October | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | R16 818 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | R13 388 | From Johannesburg to Los Angeles |
Cheapest prices for Los Angeles flights by month
January
R15 877
February
R13 937
March
R14 603
April
R15 124
May
R14 343
June
R16 818
July
R18 236
August
R17 701
September
R14 922
October
R13 691
November
R14 024
December
R16 369
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Los Angeles. Flying to Los Angeles in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
When is the best time to fly to Los Angeles?
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The best time to fly to Los Angeles is during February, but great deals can be found at other times. August tends to be the warmest period in Los Angeles so if you are looking for sun or warmer climates then look to fly around this time. February is the wettest if you need to factor this in to your plans.
When is the best time to book flights to Los Angeles?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 36 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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Which day is cheapest to fly to Los Angeles?
At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Los Angeles. Friday is likely to be the most costly.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
At the moment, flights at noon are likely to offer the best value for money for your Los Angeles trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.
Los Angeles is shamelessly pretentious, loud and glitzy. Yet those who explore beyond the city’s veneer will discover a fascinating cosmopolitan metropolis.
Sprawling LA has minimal public transport; therefore hiring a car is the most practical way to get around. Once arriving from flights to LA, start your adventure by exploring the city’s famous neighbourhoods. Hollywood and West Hollywood – home of the iconic Hollywood mega-sign – ooze that old Hollywood glamour, with Frank Gehry-designed houses overlooking the city and 1960s convertibles parked in the driveways. Down the road in Beverly Hills, you’ll find the famous Rodeo Drive, where tourists, celebrities, and the ready-to-pounce paparazzi hang around the exclusive designer boutiques and cafes.
LA’s laid-back coastal towns attract thousands of visitors each year. The landmark Santa Monica Pier, a veritable shopping and amusement park with its historic 1920s carousel, is worth a visit, while Santa Monica’s Downtown and Third Street Promenade is a shopper’s paradise. Venice Beach is a prime people-watching location.
Los Angeles climate
LA has a Mediterranean climate with abundant sunshine and mild weather year round. Summers average 24-29 degrees Celsius and winters about 16 degrees (with some rain). The closer you get to the coast, the cooler the temperature, as the Pacific Ocean makes temperatures 10 degrees lower than areas further inland. “June Gloom” or “May Grey” is a weather phenomenon in late spring, which makes it overcast for much of the day.
When to fly to Los Angeles
Peak season:
LA is always busy from April through October. To avoid the highest prices on flights to Los Angeles, accommodation and entertainment, avoid big events such as the annual Academy Awards in February.
Off season:
Since there isn’t really an off season in LA you’ll only find slightly lower airfares or hotel rates during the rainy season, typically January.
Getting around Los Angeles
Although LA’s complex network of freeways can be intimidating, hiring a car is the only way to see LA. All you need is a GPS, a good map and/or good directions. LA was designed for the car, so it is more driver-friendly than most big cities, with wide streets and plenty of parking, but try to avoid the rush-hour crush. Luckily, LA is also one of the cheapest places in the US to rent a car.
Getting around by bus is not a particularly practical option, as multiple transfers and large distances can make them slow and frustrating, and buses are not recommended late at night. The MetroRail’s three lines only service a small part of LA, though trains are regular and reliable. Taxis are expensive, due to the long distances.