Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles seven hours behind Cardiff.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CWL to LAX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Many passengers pass through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol when flying between CWL and LAX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
At the moment, R 5,073 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,266. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CWL to LAX, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of the flights that depart from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Cardiff. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near CWL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Los Angeles and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Los Angeles. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CWL to LAX in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another standout destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
