Cheap flights from Glasgow to Los Angeles
cheap flights from Glasgow to Los Angeles connect through European or North American hubs since no nonstop service exists between the cities. The journey covers thousands of miles across the Atlantic, requiring passengers to change aircraft at least once before reaching Los Angeles International Airport.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | — | 17 Dec 2026 | from $642 | Search 17 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 11 Feb 2027 | from $702 | Search 11 Feb 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 8 Jul 2027 | from $776 | Search 8 Jul 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 8 Jul 2027 | from $1,034 | Search 8 Jul 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 19 Nov 2026 | from $1,202 | Search 19 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 7 Nov 2026 | from $1,457 | Search 7 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 7 Nov 2026 | from $1,496 | Search 7 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 7 Nov 2026 | from $1,975 | Search 7 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 24 Oct 2026 | from $2,155 | Search 24 Oct 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 7 Nov 2026 | from $2,232 | Search 7 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 24 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: May — from $628.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $1,666 | 24 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $1,451 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $1,025 | 22 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $1,688 | 1 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $722 | 24 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $711 | 29 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $738 | 14 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $628 | 13 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $731 | 14 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $776 | 8 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $1,063 | 11 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $924 | 3 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | Glasgow International GLA | 12 km |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles International LAX | 19 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Shoulder periods surrounding May tend to offer better availability than peak summer months when demand peaks for transatlantic travel. Avoid booking around school holiday windows or major US holidays since prices rise considerably during those high-traffic weeks. Midweek departures often yield lower fares compared to weekend flights on this route.
Airlines and what to expect
All carriers on this route operate connecting services through their respective hubs rather than offering direct flights. Lufthansa routes passengers via Frankfurt, Aer Lingus connects through Dublin, and Icelandair uses Reykjavik as a transfer point. Low-cost options include Easyjet and BA CityFlyer alongside full-service operators like United Airlines and British Airways.
Arriving — Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport sits approximately twelve miles from downtown Los Angeles with multiple transportation corridors available to reach the city centre. Passengers can use shuttle services, rideshare vehicles or public transit systems depending on budget and luggage requirements. Terminal locations vary by airline so confirming your arrival gate before landing helps navigation.
Before you go: USA
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Power sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Language
- Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish
- Emergency number
- 911
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
- Population of Los Angeles
- 3.9 M (2020)
- Time zone
- UTC-07 (America/Los_Angeles)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Verify passport validity meets entry requirements for United States travel before booking any ticket.
- Check baggage allowances carefully when using low-cost carriers since fees differ substantially from full-service airlines.
- Confirm connection tickets are linked on the same reservation to prevent missed connections during transfers.
- Review seasonal weather patterns that might affect ground transportation availability at both departure and arrival airports.
Frequently asked questions
Glasgow – Los Angeles: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for May 2027 — $628. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Glasgow – Los Angeles: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Emerald Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Easyjet, Icelandair, BA CityFlyer, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, United Airlines, KLM Cityhopper.
Glasgow – Los Angeles: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Los Angeles?
The distance is about 8,239 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 10 h 30 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Glasgow – Los Angeles?
Glasgow: Glasgow International (GLA). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International (LAX).
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 8 h behind Glasgow.
Glasgow — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Ryanair UK | direct | 10 Nov 2026 | from $21 |
| Rome | Easyjet | direct | 24 Dec 2026 | from $41 |
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 30 Oct 2026 | from $83 |
| Amsterdam | Easyjet | direct | 30 Oct 2026 | from $92 |
| Prague | Jet2 | direct | 30 Oct 2026 | from $118 |
| Warsaw | British Airways | with a stop | 17 Nov 2026 | from $172 |
| Milan | British Airways | with a stop | 24 Dec 2026 | from $178 |
Los Angeles — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Glasgow / Los Angeles that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Los Angeles | 67 km from Glasgow | with a stop | 3 May 2027 | from $630 |