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

Flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles usually depart from Cardiff Wales (CWL) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles.

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

Connecting flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles most commonly pass through: • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 94% of one-stop connections • Dublin (DUB) – 6% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

On the Cardiff to Los Angeles route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £540 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £678 – a £138 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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.

How long is a flight from Cardiff to Los Angeles?

There are currently no direct flights available from Cardiff to Los Angeles. Flights with 1 stopover take between 18h 02m and 22h 31m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cardiff 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.

Have flight prices from Cardiff 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 £554 to £1,984. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Cardiff to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £436, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 02m, compared to 22h 31m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Los Angeles?

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

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

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

Return flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles range from £549 to £695, with an average of £616 over the past 12 months. Anything below £549 counts as a good deal.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles and is 13% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles at £541 return. •August (£989) and June (£938) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles?

KLM (£567) and Delta (£568) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Cardiff to Los Angeles according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cardiff to Los Angeles?

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is the most popular stopover for the Cardiff to Los Angeles route. 94% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via AMS.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cardiff to Los Angeles?

Flights via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £598. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cardiff to Los Angeles, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Dublin (DUB) had the shortest average connection time for Cardiff to Los Angeles stopovers at 742 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: £549-£695

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Typical prices: £324-£740

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Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

17:15 - 14:45CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

29h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

14:50 - 17:00LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

19h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£555Multiple Airlines

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17:15 - 11:50CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

26h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

09:22 - 09:50LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

17h 28m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Amsterdam Schiphol

£558Multiple Airlines

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17:15 - 14:45CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

29h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

15:34 - 17:00LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

18h 26m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

£560Multiple Airlines

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10:20 - 11:45CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

33h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:50 - 17:00LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

19h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£561Multiple Airlines

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10:20 - 11:45CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

33h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

14:15 - 17:00LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

18h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

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17:15 - 11:50CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

26h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

06:30 - 09:45LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

20h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£567KLM

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09:45 - 23:09CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

21h 24m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

06:00 - 09:50LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

20h 50m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

£568Delta

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10:20 - 11:45CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

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23:55 - 17:00LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

33h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

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17:30 - 11:45CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

26h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:50 - 17:00LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

19h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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10:20 - 22:35CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

20h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14:15 - 17:00LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

18h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

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Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

09:45 - 23:49CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

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11:38 - 16:45LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

21h 07m2 stops Salt Lake City Amsterdam Schiphol

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09:45 - 22:10CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

20h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16:45 - 16:45LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

16h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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17:15 - 14:45CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

29h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

16:45 - 16:45LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

16h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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17:15 - 16:05CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

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13:50 - 16:45LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

18h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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09:50 - 23:43CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

21h 53m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

08:25 - 09:15LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

16h 50m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,073Delta

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22:50 - 14:35CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

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11:55 - 22:25LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

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22:50 - 18:25CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

27h 35m1 stop Dublin

20:10 - 07:20LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

27h 10m1 stop Dublin

£1,161Multiple Airlines

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17:15 - 14:35CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

29h 20m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Barcelona-El Prat Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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26h 30m3 stops Merced Municipal Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dublin

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles?: Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles and is 13% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles at £541 return.
•August (£989) and June (£938) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles.
How long is a flight from Cardiff to Los Angeles?
There are currently no direct flights available from Cardiff to Los Angeles. Flights with 1 stopover take between 18h 02m and 22h 31m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Los Angeles flight?
Return flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles range from £549 to £695, with an average of £616 over the past 12 months. Anything below £549 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Cardiff 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 £554 to £1,984. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cardiff to Los Angeles looking right now?
One-way fares from Cardiff to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £436, which is 18% 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 Cardiff to Los Angeles?
Flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles usually depart from Cardiff Wales (CWL) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles pass through?
Connecting flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 94% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 6% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles?
On the Cardiff to Los Angeles route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £540 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £678 – a £138 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cardiff to Los Angeles?
Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 02m, compared to 22h 31m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Cardiff (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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average £540 – about £138 less than Friday (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cardiff to Los Angeles trip for November. Fares historically average £541 return in that month – typically £448 less than the most expensive month, which is August (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.
- Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
- Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
- Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

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