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Cheapest return flight
£470
Typical prices: £566-£754
British Airways
Sat 6/10Sun 21/10
BHX - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£308
Typical prices: £469-£586
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/11
BHX - LAX • 3 stops
Direct flights
There are currently no direct flights between Birmingham and Los Angeles. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £364 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles (BHX-LAX)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Birmingham to Los Angeles

Fri, 9 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
British Airways Logo
08:10 - 18:25BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
18h 15m1 stop Dublin
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20:10 - 20:50LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
16h 40m1 stop Dublin
£469British Airways
Tue, 6 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
British Airways Logo
08:10 - 18:25BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
18h 15m1 stop Dublin
British Airways Logo
20:10 - 20:50LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
16h 40m1 stop Dublin
£470British Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
06:00 - 11:45BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
13h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:20 - 13:35LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
14h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£507Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Virgin Atlantic Logo
05:55 - 11:50BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
13h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:15 - 13:40LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
14h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£508Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:00BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
29h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
14:15 - 18:30LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
20h 15m2 stops San Francisco Kastrup Copenhagen
£511Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:55 - 11:50BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
13h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:45LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
19h 45m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle
£518Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 - 12:55BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
32h 45m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat Milan Malpensa Paris Charles de Gaulle
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 22:05LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
24h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Milan Linate
£519Multiple Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
Aer Lingus Logo
08:10 - 18:25BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
18h 15m1 stop Dublin
Aer Lingus Logo
20:10 - 18:10LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
14h 00m1 stop Dublin
£523Aer Lingus
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:00BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
29h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
14:15 - 18:30LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
20h 15m2 stops San Francisco Kastrup Copenhagen
£532Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Aer Lingus Logo
08:20 - 19:45BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
18h 25m1 stop Dublin
Aer Lingus Logo
20:25 - 19:30LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
15h 05m1 stop Dublin
£550Aer Lingus
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Birmingham to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Birmingham to Los Angeles?

Return flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles start at £470. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £566 to £754. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £470 on British Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Los Angeles?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Los Angeles and is 9% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Los Angeles?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Los Angeles at £556 return.
•July (£752) and August (£704) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 35% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Birmingham to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Birmingham to Los Angeles flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

£308
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Birmingham to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Birmingham to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Birmingham to Los Angeles?

    A direct flight from Birmingham to Los Angeles takes 0h 00m, covering 5,353 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham to Los Angeles?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Birmingham to Los Angeles flight?

    Return flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles range from £566 to £754, with an average of £635 over the past 12 months. Anything below £566 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Birmingham to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £635. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Birmingham to Los Angeles changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £470 to £2,001. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Birmingham to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Birmingham to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £614, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Birmingham to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles usually depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles pass through?

    One-stop flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

    • Dublin (DUB) – 70% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 7% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 6% of one-stop connections

    Dublin (DUB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Birmingham to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Birmingham to Los Angeles route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £579 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £675, a difference of £96. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Birmingham to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 34m, compared to 14h 44m via Dublin (DUB) and 14h 55m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Birmingham and Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Birmingham (Pacific Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

  • What's a convenient way to travel to and from the airports?

    You can get to Birmingham Airport from New Street Station by train in a little over 10min. If you're closer to the main bus stop at Moor Street, you can catch an X1 bus that will reach the airport in about 20min. Self-driving or a taxi will also take about 20min. You can get an LAX Flyaway bus to downtown LA, leaving roughly every 30min and taking about 40min. You can also hire a car, shuttle or taxi, for a trip of around 20min.

  • Where will I switch planes on the flight from Birmingham to Los Angeles?

    Delta and Virgin Atlantic offer some of the most regular flights, both making a single change of plane at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Air France does the same thing. A one-stop flight with Lufthansa changes aircraft at Munich Airport (MUC). On its two-stop flights, you'll change at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and again at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). A popular budget flight has Ryanair handing over to Aer Lingus at Dublin Airport (DUB).

  • How can I get limited-mobility assistance at the airports?

    All amenities at Birmingham Airport have accessibility features, and the entire terminal has step-free access. For personal limited-mobility assistance, notify the airport's trained team at least 48 hours in advance, through your travel agency or airline. LAX follows the Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides comprehensive, trained assistance for anyone with limited mobility or any kind of hidden disability. No booking is required. The airport has step-free access and provides assistance with boarding buses.

  • What other airports serve the Los Angeles area?

    While you'll invariably land at LAX, Los Angeles has two other international airports – you might also use them to fly from LA to other US cities. Ontario International (ONT) is some 38 miles west of the city centre and mainly serves the Southern California region. John Wayne Airport (SNA) connects Los Angeles with California's Orange County, while Long Beach Airport (LGB) also serves the greater LA area and is a hub for Jet America Airlines.

Your guide to booking Birmingham to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £579 – about £96 less than Saturday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Birmingham to Los Angeles trip for September. Fares historically average £556 return in that month – typically £195 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
    - Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
  • You'll always depart from Birmingham Airport (BHX) on this route. It can be worth the extra fee to book the airport's Premium Fast Track service. You'll have a dedicated, expedited lane through check-in and security, so you can get to the Departures area and relax as soon as possible.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the city's main airport, well equipped with amenities for international travellers. You can use the AskLAX Virtual Assistant app for comprehensive airport information. It covers everything from terminal navigation to shuttle services.
  • Take advantage of the modern food and drink outlets at Birmingham Airport while you wait for your flight. You can relax in a Prosecco bar, have a full meal at restaurants like Giraffe or grab a cup of coffee.
  • Los Angeles has an art programme comprising exhibitions showcasing important and up-and-coming local artists. These include permanent installations, pop-up exhibits and cultural performances. It's worth taking a walk through the airport to look at them before leaving for downtown LA.
  • If you need baby-changing facilities at Birmingham Airport, you'll find them alongside the restrooms in the main concourse and the departure hall. You can also request free pushchairs, and there's a supervised play area for kids to tire themselves out for a more peaceful flight.

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