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Mar 23 — Mar 301
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Flights to Los Angeles in 2024

Find the latest flights to Los Angeles in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 502

Return from

R16 767

One-way from

R12 278
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Average price of flights to Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Los Angeles is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Los Angeles (average of R850). Flying to Los Angeles in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 117). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R16 616

February

R16 880

March

R17 257

April

R17 106

May

R16 031

June

R18 012

July

R21 067

August

R17 785

September

R17 295

October

R16 333

November

R16 258

December

R16 578

Temperature and rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LAX

Temperature

14 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 87 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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When is the cheapest time to fly to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Los Angeles should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir, Ethiopian Air and American Airlines to Los Angeles have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8,1
Very Good
4 215 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8,1
Very Good
11 551 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7,8
Good
1 720 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7,7
Good
4 578 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

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.

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.

What is good to know if travelling to Los Angeles?

  • For a classic LA beach experience, head to Manhattan Beach. The scenic 283m pier is popular fishing spot and the beach has an aquarium, nine-hole golf course,  beach volleyball and Sunday afternoon concerts. This is where people come to be seen, to swim, surf, laze on the beach, roller blade, and have some fun people watching.
  • The Getty is the biggest and best museum in LA, with a notable collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present. Admission is free but parking costs $7 for the day. Metro bus 761 drops you off outside the main entrance.
  • If you yearn to dine with the stars, the historic Formosa Café, adjacent to The Lot (formerly Warner Hollywood Studios) will be a highlight of your LA experience. Featured in the film LA Confidential, the café has been going since 1925 and its walls are adorned with signed photos of all its famous patrons, including Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart, James Dean and Elvis. The diner is still popular with today’s A-list celebrities such as Bono, Nicholas Cage, Jodie Foster and Michael Douglas.
  • A unique LA event is the annual spring Blessing of the Animals, a colourful parade of pets and motley creatures along downtown Olvera St, from pampered pooches and pusses to sheep, horses, snakes and other beloved pets. It’s been going since 1930.
  • No chance of getting lost in LA. Look out for the Purple People Greeters, who answer questions, give directions, make recommendations and even call the police if you get into trouble. You’ll spot them travelling in pairs wearing matching purple “Downtown Guide” or “District Safety” t-shirts (or you can call in to their Service Centre at 801 S Hill St).
  • When is the best time 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.

  • What does LAX mean?

    LAX is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A LAX flight refers to a flight to Los Angeles Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles?

    If you book a flight to Los Angeles, you will be flying into Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 15,1 km from the centre of Los Angeles.

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