Cheap flights from Manchester to Los Angeles

April is the lowest-priced month in the calendar, and the dated prices show how the rest of the year compares. Fares tend to rise through the summer holiday period and again around Christmas and New Year, while January, February and March often ease once the holiday rush has passed. October, November and December usually sit between those peaks, and May, June, July, August and September carry the main holiday demand. Booking earlier helps for July, August and December, while midweek departures can sometimes be easier to price than weekend ones. Check the calendar for your exact dates rather than assuming a whole month behaves the same.

The mix leans towards full-service carriers: Easyjet, Eurowings and Air Baltic are the low-cost names, while American Airlines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Royal Air Maroc are network airlines. Helvetic Airways and Portug are smaller operators, and every one of these airlines connects rather than flies nonstop. Low-cost tickets and full-service tickets can differ in baggage, seat choice and flexibility, so compare the same conditions before deciding. Check whether the connection is on one ticket, because that changes who is responsible if a flight is missed.

Getting into town from Los Angeles International usually means a road transfer, because the airport sits south-west of downtown Los Angeles and traffic can be heavy at busy times. Airport buses, taxis and rideshares are the usual options, and rail connections generally involve a shuttle or bus link rather than a direct walk from the terminal. Allow extra time if you land late, since public transport options thin out and roads can still be busy. Watch for terminal changes and long walks between gates, because Los Angeles International is large and spread out. If you have a connection or a late arrival, plan the transfer before you land rather than deciding at the kerb.

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 whether your itinerary is one ticket or separate tickets, because a missed connection on separate tickets is your problem.
• Confirm the connection airport and minimum connection time, since every Manchester to Los Angeles journey connects somewhere.
• Compare baggage rules across the low-cost and full-service options before choosing the cheaper base fare.
• Make sure your passport and any required travel authorisation for the USA are valid before you book.
• Check which Los Angeles terminal and arrival time you get, because late-night arrivals change your transfer options.
• Recheck fares for April and for your actual travel month, using the dated prices and calendar.