What percentage of Omaha to Los Angeles flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 17.2% of flights from Omaha to Los Angeles were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve connections.

How long does it take to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from Omaha to Los Angeles typically takes about 3 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of 2137 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 7 hours and 28 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those with connections.

How much do direct flights from Omaha to Los Angeles cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Omaha to Los Angeles have been about 42% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $451, while connecting flights had a median price of $317. Direct flights accounted for approximately 26.7% of the available options across the trailing quarter, indicating they are less common but offer a premium for convenience.

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Omaha to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles

For cheap flights from Omaha to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $279 to $498, with a median price of $414. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles, January stands out with a median fare of just $169. Other affordable months include April, with a median of $252, and May, where the median fare is $254. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Omaha to Los Angeles takes about 9h 51m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2,137 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 17.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Omaha to Los Angeles.

How much is a round trip from Omaha to Los Angeles

Regular price: $235 - $370

Prices for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $235 to $370. The current lowest deal is $170 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 17.

now $170

Low $235

High $370

The cheapest time to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles is January, with a median price of $169. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $554. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $169

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $554

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Feb

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May

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Jul

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Oct

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Direct flights from Omaha to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from Omaha to Los Angeles

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$478

$496

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$421

$428

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$512

$446

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$349

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$350

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$489

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$516 → $347

33%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

$312 → $182

42%

6 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 23

$296 → $171

42%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$324 → $206

36%

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Omaha - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Omaha to Los Angeles are above the typical level, at $414.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles, at $169.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 9h 51m flight duration

Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles typically take 9 hours and 51 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 17.2% of recent flights from Omaha to Los Angeles are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $170 from Omaha to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Omaha main airports to depart from

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Cheapest

Eppley Airfield is a convenient option for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles.

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$172

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to Los Angeles from Omaha.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$366

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$223

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best time to book flights from Omaha to Los Angeles is typically within 0-6 days of departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $324. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices of $338, while waiting until 60+ days before departure often resulted in higher prices, averaging $504. Travelers can generally find more favorable prices closer to their travel date for this route.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Omaha to Los Angeles is considered to be around $279 or less. The median price for this route was $414. Fares above $498 were observed in the higher price ranges, indicating that prices can vary significantly.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles, with a median price of $169. Other relatively inexpensive months include April and May, with median prices of $252 and $254 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $414, indicating that prices can fluctuate throughout the year.

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Omaha to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Omaha to Los Angeles

Regular price: $235 - $370

Prices for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $235 to $370. The current lowest deal is $170 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 17.

now $170

Low $235

High $370

The cheapest time to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles

January

Cheapest

Flights from $169

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $554

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Omaha to Los Angeles

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Omaha to Los Angeles

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$478

$496

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$421

$428

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$512

$446

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$349

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$350

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$489

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$516 → $347

33%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

$312 → $182

42%

6 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 23

$296 → $171

42%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$324 → $206

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles

Omaha - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Omaha to Los Angeles are above the typical level, at $414.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles, at $169.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 9h 51m flight duration

Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles typically take 9 hours and 51 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 17.2% of recent flights from Omaha to Los Angeles are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $170 from Omaha to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Omaha main airports to depart from

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Cheapest

Eppley Airfield is a convenient option for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles.

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$172

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to Los Angeles from Omaha.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$366

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,084

$963

Save $121

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Omaha to Los Angeles

Omaha to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Omaha to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Omaha to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Omaha to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles

Omaha - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Expect a 9h 51m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Omaha 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When is the best time to book flights from Omaha to Los Angeles?

What's a cheap fare from Omaha to Los Angeles?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles?

What percentage of Omaha to Los Angeles flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles?

How much do direct flights from Omaha to Los Angeles cost compared to connecting flights?

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Omaha to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Omaha to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Omaha to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Omaha to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles

Omaha - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Expect a 9h 51m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Omaha 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

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When is the best time to book flights from Omaha to Los Angeles?

What's a cheap fare from Omaha to Los Angeles?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Los Angeles?