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How to get fromCardiff to Los Angelesby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Los Angeles by plane or train

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  1. Fly Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CWL - LAX
    19h 16m
    $615–1,124

  2. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SOU - LAX
    19h 16m
    $474–1,484

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BRS - LAX
    18h 40m
    $631–861

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LHR - LAX
    16h 12m
    $478–1,325

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BHX - LAX
    19h 16m
    $590–1,084

  6. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EXT - LAX
    32h 27m
    $496–1,651

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LHR - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    20h
    $623–1,702

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration22h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,380.7 mi
  • Duration: 19h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

KLM, WestJet, and four other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours.

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