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$54+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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LAX — SFO
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea are usually found in October or January, booked 35 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

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight deals. Data was last updated July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$91
(Priceline)

One-way from

$54
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$147
From Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/166:08 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Mon 7/2111:20 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$91
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/192:44 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/2411:45 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$93
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 8/1110:07 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/30$107
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/149:49 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Mon 8/185:55 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/30$108
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:12 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1611:21 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$112
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/148:45 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/185:15 pmSFO - LAX
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$117

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Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 7/16

6:08 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

11:20 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$91

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

2:44 pm-4:08 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

11:45 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$93

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

10:07 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$107

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

9:49 pm-11:11 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

5:55 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$108

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 8/16

7:12 am-8:42 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

11:21 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$112

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

8:45 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

9:55 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$117

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 9/24

4:00 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$54

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

3:48 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$55

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

11:45 am-3:55 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$63

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

5:34 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$90

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Carmel-by-the-Sea from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea

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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 35 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 $360). 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 July 2, 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 December 1, 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 July 2, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to CA5 are scheduled on a Tuesday (153 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).

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 July 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,542 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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. 8 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 111 outbound flights to Carmel-by-the-Sea per day.

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

    This flight path from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea was viewed by 469 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $54. Frontier flights start at $55 while deals on Southwest start at $63 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 EVA Air (94%), Emirates (90%) and Qantas Airways (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 $58. On average you can expect to pay $1,057. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $69.

  • 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 $360). 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 8 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Discover the top 8 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$21Average$79FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$30Average$87FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$65Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$91Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$108Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$109Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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