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

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

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

Most connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cardiff pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

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

On the Los Angeles to Cardiff route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 57%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £629 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £1,434 – a £804 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Cardiff?

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 Los Angeles to Cardiff 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 £688 to £5,163. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Cardiff are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £354, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Cardiff?

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

Which car hire options are available at Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL)?

Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include: · Alamo · Budget · Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Avis · National

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

Delta (£688) and Virgin Atlantic (£706) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Los Angeles to Cardiff according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £647. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Cardiff stopovers at 1,150 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

14:00 - 16:45LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

18h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

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

20h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£688Delta

Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar

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

19h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

26h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£706Virgin Atlantic

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

19h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:30 - 19:16CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

33h 46m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

£714Virgin Atlantic

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09:50 - 17:00LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

23h 10m2 stops Salt Lake City Amsterdam Schiphol

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

20h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£731Delta

Tue, 15 Dec - Sun, 31 Jan

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

19h 50m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

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

20h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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09:53 - 09:50LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

15h 57m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

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

26h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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20:10 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

17h 10m1 stop Dublin

23:15 - 22:05CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

30h 50m3 stops Dublin Halifax Intl Calgary

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Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

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

16h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

09:45 - 20:37CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

18h 52m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

20:10 - 23:25LAX Los Angeles-CWL Cardiff Wales

19h 15m1 stop Dublin

22:45 - 14:40CWL Cardiff Wales-LAX Los Angeles

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Tue, 15 Dec - Sun, 31 Jan

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

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

Return flights from Los Angeles to Cardiff start at £688. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £630 to £1,434. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £688 on Delta.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Cardiff?
Flights from Los Angeles to Cardiff usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Cardiff Wales (CWL).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cardiff pass through?
Most connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cardiff pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Cardiff?
On the Los Angeles to Cardiff route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 57%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £629 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £1,434 – a £804 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Cardiff?
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 Los Angeles to Cardiff 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 £688 to £5,163. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Cardiff looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Cardiff are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £354, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Cardiff?
Cardiff is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles (British Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL)?
Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Budget
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Avis
· National

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average £629 – about £804 less than Wednesday (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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