The cheapest times to fly from ALO to LAX are
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- July 16th to November 11th (except the weeks of October 1st and October 8th)
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ALO to LAX is early December. Prices can be as high as $1484 for Sunday flights during late May, or as low as $432 for Tuesday flights around early December.
When to Fly to Los Angeles
Flying from Waterloo, IA (ALO) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) will usually cost between $436 to $748 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $436. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late May, with an average price of $751. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $315 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $439 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ALO to LAX flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ALO to LAX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the ALO to LAX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Waterloo. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.18, which is below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $132 (23%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $438. Return trip prices are from the LAX to ALO flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from ALO to LAX can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 43 minutes may not be realistic.
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from ALO to LAX? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Los Angeles International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 1523 miles or 2451 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from ALO to LAX?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop ALO to LAX flight is about 3 hour 43 minutes.
How many flights go between Waterloo, IA and Los Angeles, CA?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 28 available flights from ALO to LAX.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | ALO |
Origination airport name | Waterloo Regional Airport |
City | Waterloo, IA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 42.6 |
Longitude | -92.4 |
Return Airport
Destination code | LAX |
Destination airport name | Los Angeles International Airport |
City | Los Angeles, CA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 33.9 |
Longitude | -118.4 |
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