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Cheap Flight Deals to Los Angeles in December 2026

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Los Angeles

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
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2:06 pm - 3:25 pmLAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-LAX Los Angeles
1h 19mnonstop
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7:00 am - 8:16 amLAX  Los Angeles-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 16mnonstop
$60Frontier
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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7:00 pm - 8:21 pmLAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-LAX Los Angeles
1h 21mnonstop
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7:00 am - 8:16 amLAX  Los Angeles-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 16mnonstop
$63Frontier
Mon, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 9
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4:28 pm - 5:47 pmLAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-LAX Los Angeles
1h 19mnonstop
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7:15 am - 8:31 amLAX  Los Angeles-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 16mnonstop
$65Frontier
Mon, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 6:00 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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10:00 am - 11:59 pmLAX  Los Angeles-BOS Boston Logan Intl
10h 59m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$311Alaska Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 25
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2:15 pm - 7:40 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-LAX Los Angeles
8h 25m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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11:50 am - 11:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles-BOS Boston Logan Intl
8h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
$312Southwest
Sun, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 11
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7:30 pm - 1:30 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 00m1 stop Nashville Intl
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1:05 am - 12:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles-BOS Boston Logan Intl
8h 40m1 stop Dallas Love Field
$314Southwest
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:41 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 41m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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11:20 am - 11:59 pmLAX  Los Angeles-BOS Boston Logan Intl
9h 39m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$317Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
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5:00 pm - 8:40 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-LAX Los Angeles
6h 40mnonstop
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10:03 pm - 6:33 amLAX  Los Angeles-BOS Boston Logan Intl
5h 30mnonstop
$321JetBlue
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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5:45 am - 12:20 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 35m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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6:00 am - 2:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-BOS Boston Logan Intl
5h 35mnonstop
$322JetBlue
Sat, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 10
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 2:11 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
6h 11mnonstop
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6:15 am - 2:31 pmLAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 16mnonstop
$376Delta

KAYAK’s insights & trends for flights to Los Angeles in December 2026

What is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles in December?

The lowest price for a flight to Los Angeles in December was $36 for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas and $58 for a round-trip.

How much is a flight to Los Angeles in December?

On average, a flight to Los Angeles costs $1,071. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last year cost $58 and departed from Las Vegas. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Los Angeles which costs $478 on average, and New York to Los Angeles, which costs $492 on average.

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What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Los Angeles in December?

When flying to Los Angeles in December, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Saturday if you are looking for the best rates.

Is December the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

No, the cheapest month for flights to Los Angeles is January. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, with average round-trip prices of $417 and $398, respectively.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Los Angeles in December?

When flying to Los Angeles in December, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates.

Can I save money by flying with a layover to Los Angeles in December?

No, flying with a layover may cost you more time, and you don’t save money on the route, direct flight is the cheapest option at $386 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?

Depending on where you start your journey, to get a below average price on the flight to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

What was the most popular route search to Los Angeles in December?

The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles and the best round-trip deal found in December was $191.

Good to know - flights to Los Angeles in December

Low season

January

Cheapest flight in December

$46

Average price round-trip in December

$359

Good deal round-trip

$364

Good deal one-way

$228
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles
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FAQs for booking flights to Los Angeles in December

  • Are flights to Los Angeles cheaper in December?

    No, in December flights to Los Angeles are not usually cheaper, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

  • Is December a good time to fly to Los Angeles?

    December is a good time to fly to Los Angeles because it is considered a "shoulder season", with moderate travel and prices hovering around the yearly average.

  • What is the most popular month to travel to Los Angeles?

    December is one of the most popular months to travel to Los Angeles, with high traveler volume. Book flights and accommodations well in advance to secure availability. Check our insights to know how far ahead to book.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Los Angeles in December

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Los Angeles in December? In December, 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Los Angeles for the following prices or less: from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport $357, from San Francisco $146.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and December travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest December flight deals to Los Angeles.
  • Set a Price Alert for your December dates to get notified when fares to Los Angeles drop so you can book when the price is right.
  • Be flexible within December: midweek departures and returns offers price better than weekends.
  • If your schedule allows, try early or late-December weeks to avoid peak demand spikes.
  • Look at first flights of the day or late-night returns in December to find lower-demand options.
  • Use the calendar/date grid to scan the whole month and pinpoint the lowest-fare days at a glance.
  • Keep total trip cost in mind and compare fares plus bags and seat selection across carriers.
  • Plan your airport transfer: factor travel time and cost from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to your neighborhood when comparing arrival times.

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