Cheap flights from Poznan to Los Angeles

May comes out cheapest on this route, and the fares stay reasonable in the shoulder months around it. Summer and the run-up to Christmas are the expensive stretches, when families on both sides fly and seats fill early. For weekdays, Tuesday and Wednesday departures usually undercut Friday and Sunday, and Saturday can be quiet too. Book a few months ahead for summer travel, and keep an eye on Thanksgiving and the December holidays in the USA, when the second leg is busiest. If your dates are flexible, let the price calendar pick the week rather than the other way round.

Every airline listed here is a full-service carrier, so there is no low-cost option to compare on this route. LOT Polish Airlines and Lufthansa, together with Lufthansa Cityline and KLM Cityhopper, cover the European feeder legs, while Air Dolomiti, Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair and Braathens Regional Aviation appear on various connections. United Airlines and Air Canada take over on the long haul across the Atlantic. Expect a checked bag and a meal to be part of the ticket on the long-haul leg, but the short first hop may be hand baggage only, so read the fare rules before you pay.

Your trip ends at Los Angeles International, the city's main gateway, sitting on the coast side of town rather than in the centre. The drive to Downtown, Hollywood or the beaches takes different amounts of time depending on traffic, which can turn a short hop into a long crawl at rush hour. Shared shuttles, public transport and taxis or ride apps all run from the terminals, and hotel shuttles cover the airport strip. Allow a generous buffer on the way back, since check-in and security at a gateway this size take time, and confirm which terminal your return airline uses.

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 the whole trip sits on one ticket or on separate bookings, since a missed connection is yours to fix if they are separate.
• Confirm the baggage allowance for each leg, as the short European hop and the transatlantic flight can differ.
• Make sure your passport and US entry authorisation are in order before you fly.
• Leave a comfortable gap at the connecting hub in case of delays or a terminal change.
• Check your arrival terminal at Los Angeles International and plan the ride into town.