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Recent return flight deals to Los Angeles

Sat, 12 Dec - Sat, 16 Jan
Air Canada Logo
13:00 - 21:39LHR  London Heathrow-LAX Los Angeles
16h 39m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
12:30 - 11:50LAX  Los Angeles-LHR London Heathrow
15h 20m1 stop Vancouver Intl
£386Air Canada
Sun, 20 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:50 - 21:20LHR  London Heathrow-LAX Los Angeles
14h 30m1 stop Calgary
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:10 - 21:35LAX  Los Angeles-LHR London Heathrow
20h 25m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£403Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:10 - 17:00MAN  Manchester-LAX Los Angeles
14h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:30 - 09:30LAX  Los Angeles-MAN Manchester
30h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£501Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:10 - 17:00MAN  Manchester-LAX Los Angeles
14h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:30 - 09:30LAX  Los Angeles-MAN Manchester
30h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£517Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
Aer Lingus Logo
11:20 - 18:40BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
15h 20m1 stop Dublin
Aer Lingus Logo
20:25 - 18:30LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
14h 05m1 stop Dublin
£551Aer Lingus
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Aer Lingus Logo
08:20 - 18:40BHX  Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles
18h 20m1 stop Dublin
Aer Lingus Logo
20:25 - 18:30LAX  Los Angeles-BHX Birmingham
14h 05m1 stop Dublin
£568Aer Lingus
Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:15 - 21:40LBA  Leeds/Bradford-LAX Los Angeles
19h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
06:00 - 09:40LAX  Los Angeles-LBA Leeds/Bradford
19h 40m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol
£589Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
KLM Logo
17:35 - 11:45NCL  Newcastle upon Tyne-LAX Los Angeles
26h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
13:50 - 10:30LAX  Los Angeles-NCL Newcastle upon Tyne
12h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£600KLM
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
KLM Logo
20:30 - 11:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles
23h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
09:30 - 12:30LAX  Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 00m2 stops Portland Amsterdam Schiphol
£610KLM
Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
05:40 - 11:45GLA  Glasgow Intl-LAX Los Angeles
14h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Virgin Atlantic Logo
06:00 - 08:30LAX  Los Angeles-GLA Glasgow Intl
18h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol
£613Virgin Atlantic

KAYAK’s insights & trends for flights to Los Angeles in December 2026

How much is a flight to Los Angeles in December?

On average, a flight to Los Angeles costs £932. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last year cost £43 and departed from Denver. The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Los Angeles which costs £571 on average, and London to Los Angeles, which costs £570 on average.

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What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Los Angeles in December?

When flying to Los Angeles in December, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturday if you are looking for the best rates.

Is December the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

No, the cheapest month for flights to Los Angeles is February. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, with average return prices of £586 and £576, respectively.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Los Angeles in December?

When flying to Los Angeles in December, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover to Los Angeles in December?

No, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, and you won’t save money on this route. A direct flight is the cheapest option at £591 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?

Depending on where you start your journey, to get a below-average price on a flight to Los Angeles, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

What was the most popular route search to Los Angeles in December?

The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles, and the best return deal found in December was £398.

Good to know - flights to Los Angeles in December

Low season

January

Cheapest flight in December

£245

Average return flight price in December

£794

Good deal return

£663

Good deal one-way

£553
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Los Angeles
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FAQs for booking flights to Los Angeles in December

  • Are flights to Los Angeles cheaper in December?

    No, in December, flights to Los Angeles are not usually cheaper, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

  • Is December a good time to fly to Los Angeles?

    December is a busy time to fly to Los Angeles, so expect higher prices and more fully booked flights.

  • What is the most popular month to travel to Los Angeles?

    December is one of the most popular months to travel to Los Angeles, with a higher volume of travellers. Book flights and accommodation well in advance to secure availability. Check our insights to know how far ahead to book.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Los Angeles in December

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Los Angeles in December? In December, 25% of our users found return tickets to Los Angeles for the following prices or less: from London Heathrow Airport £484, from Dublin £512.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and December travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest December flight deals to Los Angeles.
  • Set a Price Alert for your December dates to get notified when fares to Los Angeles drop so you can book when the price is right.
  • Be flexible within December: midweek departures and returns often offer better value for money than weekends.
  • If your schedule allows, try early or late-December weeks to avoid peak demand spikes.
  • Look at first flights of the day or late-night returns in December to find lower-demand options.
  • Use the calendar/date grid to scan the whole month and pinpoint the lowest-fare days at a glance.
  • Keep total trip cost in mind and compare fares plus bags and seat selection across carriers.
  • Plan your airport transfer: factor travel time and cost from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to where you live when comparing arrival times.

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