Los Angeles is served mainly by LAX, about 18 miles southwest of downtown. Visitors can reach downtown by the FlyAway bus or by Metro rail from the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The climate is mild and dry for most of the year, with the warmest weather from July to September.
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18 miles (29 km) from the city centre. 73.4 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | LAX FlyAway nonstop bus to Union Station, every 15-30 minutes | $12.75 per trip |
| Train | Free shuttle to LAX/Metro Transit Center, then Metro C or K Line | $1.75 |
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.
Since May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 or older needs a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, an enhanced driver's license, a valid passport, or another TSA-accepted ID to fly within the US. Travelers without acceptable ID are denied passage through the checkpoint. REAL ID cards show a star at the top.
Temperatures stay mild year-round; average highs run from the high 60s F in winter to the low-to-mid 80s F in August and September.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F (20°C) | 48.9°F (9°C) |
| Feb | 68°F (20°C) | 50°F (10°C) |
| Mar | 69.9°F (21°C) | 52.4°F (11°C) |
| Apr | 72.4°F (22°C) | 54.8°F (13°C) |
| May | 73.7°F (23°C) | 58.1°F (15°C) |
| Jun | 77.2°F (25°C) | 61.4°F (16°C) |
| Jul | 82°F (28°C) | 64.7°F (18°C) |
| Aug | 84°F (29°C) | 65.4°F (19°C) |
| Sep | 83°F (28°C) | 64.2°F (18°C) |
| Oct | 78.6°F (26°C) | 59.9°F (16°C) |
| Nov | 72.9°F (23°C) | 53.1°F (12°C) |
| Dec | 67.4°F (20°C) | 48.2°F (9°C) |
Los Angeles is served by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Los Angeles International Airport handled about 73.4 million passengers in 2025.
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security. Since May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 or older needs a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, an enhanced driver's license, a valid passport, or another TSA-accepted ID to fly within the US. Travelers without acceptable ID are denied passage through the checkpoint. REAL ID cards show a star at the top.
Temperatures stay mild year-round; average highs run from the high 60s F in winter to the low-to-mid 80s F in August and September.
LAX FlyAway nonstop bus to Union Station, every 15-30 minutes, $12.75 per trip. Other options include free shuttle to lax/metro transit center, then metro c or k line.
Among the cities we cover, New York (about 6h 10m) have nonstop service to Los Angeles as of October 2026.
Los Angeles uses the US dollar (USD).
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Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.