Are direct flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical. Weigh the benefits of a quicker journey against potential cost savings when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Cardiff to Los Angeles flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Cardiff to Los Angeles flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Also, consider the cost of transportation to and from the airport at both your origin and destination. These can add to your total travel expense.

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2026-11-22 – 2026-11-29
CWL - Los Angeles
78% AI deal score
£567
£559
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£582
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Cardiff to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Only 1% of recent fares for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $814 to $1044, with a median of $889. New deals for this long-haul route show up several times a week, suggesting opportunities for savings.

When considering cheap flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles, the cheapest time to fly is typically August, with a median fare of $534. Following closely are July, with a median of $575, and June, where the median fare is $625. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles. For the majority of connecting itineraries, travelers can expect to make 3 stopovers.

A typical journey from Cardiff to Los Angeles takes approximately 43 hours and 12 minutes, including connections. This reflects the multi-stop nature of flights on this long-haul route, which covers a substantial distance of 8614 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Regular price: £523 - £1,153

Prices for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles typically range from 523 GBP to 1153 GBP. The current lowest deal is 563 GBP with Kayak, for travel from Oct 29-Nov 5.

now £563

Low £523

High £1,153

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles is August, with a median price of $534. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1032. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from £534

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,032

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

WestJet

KLM

TAP Portugal

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Ryanair

£664

£940

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Ryanair

£654

£842

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Aer Lingus

£582

£980

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air France

£612

£563

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Virgin Atlantic

£582

£562

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Ryanair

£611

£741

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

4 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 18

£612 → £560

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

£581 → £560

7 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 5

£579 → £563

7 nights

Nov 22 - Nov 29

£567 → £559

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Cardiff - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Cardiff to Los Angeles are below the typical level, with prices around $563.

📅 Best time to fly

August, July, and June offer the lowest median prices

Historically, August ($534), July ($575), and June ($625) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 43h 12m

Flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles typically involve connections, with a median duration of 43h 12m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with a median of 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers the most deals on connecting flights

WestJet has 29 connecting flight deals, followed by KLM with 16 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights to Los Angeles.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£562

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, offering extensive connections for your trip to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, shuttle).

💸 Flights from ~£562

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative for its proximity to North Los Angeles and easier terminal navigation.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£874

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

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From CWL

Elite

Dec 06

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$5,618

$5,157

Save $461

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

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Jan 30

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$5,780

$5,197

Save $583

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

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Nov 20

Los Angeles, United States

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$5,665

$5,197

Save $468

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

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Jan 23

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$5,789

$5,200

Save $589

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

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Dec 29

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$6,025

$5,342

Save $683

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 29

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$5,863

$5,342

Save $521

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Feb 27

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$5,916

$5,342

Save $574

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 29

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$5,863

$5,343

Save $520

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Jan 30

Los Angeles, United States

79% AI deal score

$5,464

$5,197

Save $267

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Jan 30

Los Angeles, United States

79% AI deal score

$5,535

$5,202

Save $333

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Feb 08

Los Angeles, United States

79% AI deal score

$5,635

$5,396

Save $239

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 29

Los Angeles, United States

78% AI deal score

$5,431

$5,192

Save $239

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance can often secure better prices, though the optimal booking window can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you decide when to purchase. Weekday bookings might sometimes offer different rates than weekend bookings.

Comparing flights from nearby airports can sometimes provide more options or better prices. While it may require additional travel, the savings could be significant. Always factor in the cost and time of ground transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Cardiff to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Regular price: £523 - £1,153

Prices for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles typically range from 523 GBP to 1153 GBP. The current lowest deal is 563 GBP with Kayak, for travel from Oct 29-Nov 5.

now £563

Low £523

High £1,153

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles

August

Cheapest

Flights from £534

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,032

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

WestJet

KLM

TAP Portugal

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Ryanair

£664

£940

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Ryanair

£654

£842

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Aer Lingus

£582

£980

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air France

£612

£563

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Virgin Atlantic

£582

£562

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Los Angeles

Cardiff (CWL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Ryanair

£611

£741

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

4 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 18

£612 → £560

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

£581 → £560

7 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 5

£579 → £563

7 nights

Nov 22 - Nov 29

£567 → £559

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Cardiff - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Cardiff to Los Angeles are below the typical level, with prices around $563.

📅 Best time to fly

August, July, and June offer the lowest median prices

Historically, August ($534), July ($575), and June ($625) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 43h 12m

Flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles typically involve connections, with a median duration of 43h 12m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with a median of 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers the most deals on connecting flights

WestJet has 29 connecting flight deals, followed by KLM with 16 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights to Los Angeles.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£562

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, offering extensive connections for your trip to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, shuttle).

💸 Flights from ~£562

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative for its proximity to North Los Angeles and easier terminal navigation.

Los Angeles, United States

78% AI deal score

$5,431

$5,192

Save $239

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Cardiff to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Cardiff - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August, July, and June offer the lowest median prices

Connecting flights typically take 43h 12m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

WestJet offers the most deals on connecting flights

Deals appear regularly for this route

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Dec 06

Jan 30

Nov 20

Jan 23

Dec 29

Dec 29

Feb 27

Dec 29

Jan 30

Jan 30

Feb 08

Nov 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles?

When should I book flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles?

Are direct flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Cardiff to Los Angeles flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Cardiff to Los Angeles flights?

Related routes

More routes from Cardiff

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Cardiff to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Cardiff - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August, July, and June offer the lowest median prices

Connecting flights typically take 43h 12m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

WestJet offers the most deals on connecting flights

Deals appear regularly for this route

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Dec 06

Jan 30

Nov 20

Jan 23

Dec 29

Dec 29

Feb 27

Dec 29

Jan 30

Jan 30

Feb 08

Nov 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles?

When should I book flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles?