Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX)

California's primary international gateway on the Pacific coast

LAX is the principal airport for greater Los Angeles, located on the coast about 27 km southwest of downtown in Westchester. American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all operate large hubs or focus operations, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal hosts dozens of foreign carriers including Qantas, Korean Air, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa and British Airways. It is one of the world's busiest origin-and-destination airports.

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Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX)

Major carriers: American, Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Spirit, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from LAX?
Late January and the first three weeks of September are typically the lowest-fare windows out of LAX, especially on transpacific and transatlantic routes. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the exact cheapest week per route, which can vary by 30-40% across nearby dates.
Which airlines fly out of LAX?
American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska are the largest domestic operators. International coverage includes Qantas, Korean Air, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Emirates and many more. Flightmussy compares every airline in one no-signup search.
How far is LAX from downtown Los Angeles?
LAX is about 27 km southwest of downtown LA on the coast in Westchester. The LAX/Metro Transit Center now connects the airport to the Metro K and C lines, and the FlyAway bus runs to Union Station. Taxis and ride-shares typically take 30-90 minutes depending on traffic.
Can I combine LAX with Burbank and Long Beach in one search?
Yes. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you query LAX, BUR, LGB, SNA and ONT together so you don't miss a cheaper Burbank Southwest fare or a low-fee Long Beach JetBlue option. The heatmap also flags which of the five is cheapest by route and week.

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