Carmel-by-the-Sea

$31+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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LAX — SFO
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea are usually found in October or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Round-trip from

$51
(Frontier)

One-way from

$31
(Cheapflightsfares)

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October

Average price

$128
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From Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/98:28 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 2/117:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$51
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/266:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Wed 2/266:30 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/29$117
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2712:52 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/35:28 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$137
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Mon 2/179:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/203:30 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$140
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Tue 3/410:20 amLAX - SFO
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Sun 3/96:30 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$162
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Thu 2/67:06 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/94:08 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$181

Find flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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Sun 2/9

8:28 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 36m

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Tue 2/11

7:00 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$51

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Wed 2/26

6:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

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Wed 2/26

6:30 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$117

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LAX - SFO

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Tue 3/18

8:36 am-10:12 am

Nonstop1h 36m

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Fri 3/21

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$118

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Thu 2/27

12:52 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

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Mon 3/3

5:28 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$137

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LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 2/20

3:43 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

6:04 pm-7:33 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$138

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Mon 3/31

5:15 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 40m

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Thu 4/3

9:50 pm-7:20 am

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$157

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LAXSFO

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Thu 2/6

6:34 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$31

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Tue 2/25

4:25 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$59

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LAX - SFO

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Thu 2/20

6:07 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$78

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

5:15 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 40m

$79

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $276). Flying from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to CA5?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Price data was last updated on February 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to CA5 are scheduled on a Thursday (163 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (53 on average).

Rainfall in Carmel-by-the-Sea by month

Plan your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Carmel-by-the-Sea ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea by month

Plan your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Carmel-by-the-Sea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 10 airlines have flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea on a regular basis. Booking flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 109 outbound flights to Carmel-by-the-Sea per day.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $31. Delta flights start at $59 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $78 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea are Horizon Air (91%), SAUDIA (88%) and American Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea is $38. On average you can expect to pay $676. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $43.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $276). Flying from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$21Average$75FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$30Average$86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$66Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$79Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$99Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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