Cheap flights from Warsaw to Los Angeles

January is when fares on this route tend to be at their lowest, and the price calendar shows how the rest of the year compares. Late autumn and the first weeks of the new year are quieter, while summer and the run-up to Christmas push prices up as travellers in both directions fill the seats. Midweek departures usually cost less than Friday or Sunday flights. Polish school holidays and American Thanksgiving squeeze availability, so book well ahead for those dates. If you can shift your trip by a day or two, you often find a lower fare.

The airlines that serve this route are network carriers rather than low-cost specialists: American Airlines, United Airlines, Iberia, TAP Portugal, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor and Nordic Regional Airlines. Because there is no non-stop service, every itinerary involves at least one connection, usually through a European hub or on the North American side. What you get on board depends on the fare you choose rather than the airline alone, so compare what each ticket includes before you decide. A fare that includes a checked bag can work out better than a stripped-down one.

You land at Los Angeles International, the airport that serves the city on this route. It sits on the coast side of town, a drive from downtown that can take a while once traffic builds, so allow generous time if you have a connection onward or a fixed check-in. Taxis, ride-shares and shared shuttle vans pick up outside the terminals, and public transport links the airport with the wider metro area. Arrivals and departures are spread across several terminals, so check which one your flight uses before arranging a pickup, and remember that immigration at a major US gateway can take a while after a long flight.

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

• Warsaw has two airports, so confirm which one your flight leaves from before you book ground transport.
• Check whether a connecting itinerary is on one ticket or split between separate bookings.
• Look at what your fare includes for checked baggage, since a long trip usually needs more than hand luggage.
• Check the US entry requirements for your passport well before departure.
• Compare January with the months around it if your travel dates are flexible.
• Allow enough time between flights if you change planes at a busy hub.