What percentage of Omaha to Los Angeles flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 17.2% of flights from Omaha to Los Angeles have been direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. This indicates that a significant majority of flights on this route involve at least one stop. Travelers should factor in the likelihood of connecting flights when planning their journey.

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

The median direct flight time from Omaha to Los Angeles is 3 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of 2137 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 7 hours and 28 minutes. This means that connecting flights typically take about twice as long as direct flights. Travelers should consider these differences in duration when choosing their flight option.

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

Historically, direct flights from Omaha to Los Angeles are typically more expensive than connecting flights, with a median price of $451. Connecting flights, on the other hand, have a median price of $317. This represents a premium of approximately 42% for direct flights. While direct flights make up about 26.7% of the available options, travelers can often find more economical fares by choosing a connecting itinerary.

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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: $261 - $399

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

The regular price range for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles is $261 to $399. The current lowest deal is $193 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 9.

now $193

Low $261

High $399

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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Mar

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Jul

Aug

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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 15

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$409

$524

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$536

$532

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$423

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

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OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$523

$427

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

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OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$525

$432

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

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OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$423

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 7

$286 → $151

47%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$318 → $193

39%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$512 → $425

17%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$544 → $465

15%

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Omaha - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 9h 51m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $193

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $193, departing December 5.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles appear frequently.

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 lowest average prices for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles are found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $324. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, reaching an average of $504 for bookings made 60+ days out. For example, booking 7-13 days in advance typically sees an average price of $338, while booking 28-59 days out averages $440. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings can offer better value on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Omaha to Los Angeles is considered to be $279 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $414. Fares typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $498 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $279 threshold.

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, with a median price of $252, and May, with a median of $254. The annual median price for this route is $414, indicating that prices in the cheapest months are significantly lower than the yearly average.

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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: $261 - $399

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

The regular price range for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles is $261 to $399. The current lowest deal is $193 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 9.

now $193

Low $261

High $399

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 15

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$409

$524

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$536

$532

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$423

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$523

$427

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$525

$432

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

OMA - Los Angeles

Omaha (OMA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$423

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 7

$286 → $151

47%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$318 → $193

39%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$512 → $425

17%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$544 → $465

15%

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 flights from Omaha to Los Angeles are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 9h 51m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $193

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $193, departing December 5.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Omaha to Los Angeles appear frequently.

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.

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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

January offers the lowest median prices

The typical flight duration is 9h 51m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $193

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

January offers the lowest median prices

The typical flight duration is 9h 51m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $193

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?