The cheapest times to fly from LAX to ASM are
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
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 LAX to ASM is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $7799 for Saturday flights during early July, or as low as $992 for Wednesday flights around mid to late September.
When to Fly to Asmara
Flying from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Asmara (ASM) will usually cost between $1011 to $4998 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $1110. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early July, with an average price of $3062. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1951 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1313 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAX to ASM flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LAX to ASM route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the LAX to ASM flight is slightly more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Los Angeles. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.09, which is far below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to ASM, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into LAX. Saturdays 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 $2877 (54%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1219. Return trip prices are from the ASM to LAX 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 LAX to ASM can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 16 hour 41 minutes may not be realistic.
Flight Hacking LAX to ASM
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from LAX to ASM — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $1198
- Average savings: $115 (8.72%)
- Price for both tickets: $1247
- Average savings: $66 (5.03%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from LAX to ASM? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 17 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Alaska, American, Austrian, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta, EgyptAir, El Al, Emirates, Ethiopian, Lufthansa, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, SWISS, Turkish Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Asmara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 8720 miles or 14033 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from LAX to ASM?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAX to ASM flight is about 16 hour 41 minutes.
How many flights go between Los Angeles, CA and Asmara?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 39 available flights from LAX to ASM.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | LAX |
Origination airport name | Los Angeles International Airport |
City | Los Angeles, CA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 33.9 |
Longitude | -118.4 |
Return Airport
Destination code | ASM |
Destination airport name | Asmara International Airport |
City | Asmara |
Country | Eritrea |
Latitude | 15.3 |
Longitude | 38.9 |
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