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Why Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is a sun-soaked coastal city, where there is a new adventure around every corner.
Spend the morning on the sand at Santa Monica and Venice Beach, then head up to Griffith Observatory for city views. Hollywood and the studio parks fill the rest of the week. Palm Springs and San Diego are an easy road trip away.
Book your Los Angeles flight now and pay in flexible instalments through Paylater Travel.
Cheapest time to fly and when to book
The cheapest time to fly to Los Angeles is usually February-May. The weather is already mild and sunny, and the summer crowds have not arrived.
- Best time to travel: spring and October-November for sunny, comfortable days. Summer is the busiest, with beaches and theme parks at their fullest.
- Most expensive: June-August, Christmas-New Year and Australian school holidays.
- Book ahead: 4-8 months before you fly, and earlier for peak periods.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 25 km south-west of downtown and is the city's main international gateway.
- International flights arrive at the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
- Taxis, ride-hailing, shuttles and the LAX-Metro Transit Center connector link the airport with the city.
Travel times can vary widely with traffic.
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Popular flight routes to Los Angeles
Most flights from Australia land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Popular routes include:
- Sydney to Los Angeles (SYD-LAX)
- Melbourne to Los Angeles (MEL-LAX)
Routes change by season and departure city, so check current availability when you search.
Los Angeles weather and climate
Sunny, Mediterranean-style climate with mild winters and warm, dry summers.
- Summer (June-August): warm and dry, around 24-29°C on the coast. Coastal mornings can be cloudy.
- Spring and autumn (March-May, September-November): sunny and comfortable.
- Winter (December-February): mild days around 18-20°C, cooler nights and most of the year's rain.
Places to visit and stay in Los Angeles
- Santa Monica and Venice: Beaches, the pier, the boardwalk and beachside cafes.
- Hollywood and West Hollywood: The Walk of Fame, the TCL Chinese Theatre, Sunset Strip and the Hollywood sign.
- Downtown LA: Museums, Grand Central Market, the Arts District and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
- Griffith Park: Hiking trails and the Griffith Observatory, with views across the city.
- Day trips: Disneyland in Anaheim, Malibu, Palm Springs or a drive down the coast to San Diego.
Getting around Los Angeles
- Hire a car or use Uber and Lyft. LA is spread out.
- Metro rail and buses cover downtown, Hollywood and the route to Santa Monica.
- Traffic can be heavy at peak hours, and parking is often paid.
Entry requirements
Australian citizens can visit the US for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program with an approved ESTA.
Your passport must be a valid e-passport.
Apply only on the official US government website.
Requirements and fees can change, so check Smartraveller and US Customs and Border Protection before you book.
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FAQs
Yes! Using Paylater Travel lets you split the upfront cost of your flight into smaller, more manageable payments. After booking your flight with a small deposit, you can pay off the rest in up to 18 weekly instalments.
No, credit checks aren’t needed to book a flight with Paylater Travel. This is because we aren't providing you with credit or a loan. Your seat is secured with a small deposit and the remainder is paid off in installments before you fly.
No interest. No credit checks.
As soon as you’ve paid your deposit via the Paylater Travel platform, we purchase your ticket on your behalf. This means your seat is secure and today’s price has been locked in. You will then receive your flight itinerary (essentially, your pre-departure e-ticket) via email within 24 hours of completing your final payment – easy!
We understand that sometimes payments are made late. We won't charge you a late fee. In the case of a missed payment, we'll send you a notification to let you know we've been unable to process a scheduled payment. Consecutively missed payments may place your booking at risk of being cancelled. We will always try and get in touch and be as flexible as possible with payment plans before we cancel a booking.
Seat selection and luggage options are typically managed through the airline's website. Once you’ve paid in full and received your flight itinerary from Paylater Travel, you’ll be able to directly contact the airline and choose your seat or add luggage (if it wasn’t already included in the fare).