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Flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dublin, about 12h 53m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 53m
CWLLAXAMS

Cardiff to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey12h 53mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dublin

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Los Angeles

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CWL Amsterdam (AMS) LAX
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines, Singapore Airlines
Mon09:45 CWL11:51 AMS0h 54m connection12:45 AMS14:38 LAXKLM
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 53m
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CWL Dublin (DUB) LAX
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Self-transfer likely ~14h 16m
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3
CWL London (LHR) LAX
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 42m
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4
CWL Rome (FCO) LAX
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: ITA Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 15m
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CWL Toronto (YYZ) LAX
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 46m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,598 km5,339 miles
Journey time
12h 53mon current schedules
Time difference
-8hLos Angeles vs Cardiff
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
CWL → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dublin and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,598 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB), London (LHR) and Rome (FCO). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Los Angeles?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Cardiff.

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