Los Angeles from Birmingham, 14 – 23 Nov: £1,648 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Highs of 67–77°F, with clear days, then overcast later on
- $757 per person, $191 below the highest fare we saw
- Downtown LA apartment rated 8 from 345 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: It's one stop on Aer Lingus, 18h 25m on the way out, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if you want nine nights of city, beach and food in mild weather; skip it if an 18h 25m trip with a stop is too much.
Worth it if you can handle one stop: $2,694 for two, all in, covers the Aer Lingus flights at $1,514 plus 9 nights at Art District Downtown spacious ENTIRE HOMES just for you at $1,047 and $133 in property fees, with taxes and fees included. You fly out Saturday, Nov 14 and come home Monday, Nov 23, 2026, and the flight out has one stop and takes 18h 25m. A checked bag isn't in the total.
The total, before you go
£1,648 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,235 |
| Luxe Ensuite Retreat near USC - Shared Home, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £372 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £41 |
| The total, before you go | £1,648 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Ryanair, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£618 per person, return
£1,235 for two, taxes and fees included · FR + AT · 2 stops · 45h 10m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:40 AM – Sun, Nov 15, 7:20 AM · back Mon, Nov 23, 8:25 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 5:55 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR + AT | £618 | 2 stops | 45h 10m |
| Aer Lingus | £741 | 1 stop | 46h 10m |
| FR + AT | £623 | 2 stops | 53h 45m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 02:18 BST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
November is a good window for Los Angeles. Typical highs run 67–77°F with lows near 50°F, and the rainy season in our data is January and February, not your dates. The fare we found is $757 per person, $191 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 20% gap across the 12 offers we checked. That comes to $1,514 for two on Aer Lingus. Add nine nights in a Downtown LA apartment at $1,047 plus $133 in property fees and the trip is $2,694 for two, taxes and fees included. A checked bag at about $160 for two and your spending money come on top. Nine nights gives you room for the beach, the studios and a Disneyland day without rushing. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a big-city vacation with a beach attached: museums, studio tours, taco stands, a theme park day and bike rides by the ocean. It suits a couple or two friends who like to mix plans with downtime. Nine nights keeps the pace easy, with a couple of busy days and plenty of slow mornings in mild weather.
Weather in Los Angeles, 14 – 23 Nov
Typical highs 67–77°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 76 °F | 57 °F | Clear |
| Sun 15 Nov | 71 °F | 53 °F | Clear |
| Mon 16 Nov | 69 °F | 50 °F | Clear |
| Tue 17 Nov | 70 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 67 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Thu 19 Nov | 68 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 71 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 76 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 22 Nov | 77 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 23 Nov | 69 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Our best-value pick is Art District Downtown spacious ENTIRE HOMES just for you in Downtown LA. It's a one-bedroom apartment at $1,047 for the stay ($116 a night) plus $133 in property fees, rated 8 from 345 reviews. Downtown LA puts you near the Arts District, the Broad museum and Grand Central Market. The top-rated option is Los Angeles Premium City Suites - Free Secured Parking in Hollywood, rated 9 from 1,441 reviews, at $2,604 for the stay ($289 a night) plus $1,251 in property fees. Hollywood works as a base for the Walk of Fame and studio tours. On a tighter budget, Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown in South Los Angeles is $575 ($64 a night) plus $73 in fees, rated 7.3 from 223 reviews. All three list free cancellation.
Luxe Ensuite Retreat near USC - Shared Home
£372 for 9 nights, two guests · £42 a night
See roomsFour Points by Sheraton Los Angeles Westside
£1,063 for 9 nights, two guests · £118 a night
See roomsCozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown
£436 for 9 nights, two guests · £48 a night
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Where in Los Angeles
- Santa Monica: Beach, pier and walkable streets without a car for a day or two.
- West Hollywood / Beverly Hills: Design hotels, Sunset Strip nightlife and Rodeo Drive.
- Hollywood: Walk of Fame, studio tours and mid-range hotels.
- Downtown LA: Arts District, Broad museum and Grand Central Market.
- Anaheim: Base for Disneyland Resort.
What to do in Los Angeles
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the view of the Hollywood sign
- Visit the Getty Center
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach
- Eat at Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Birmingham | Birmingham (BHX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 45h 10m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 5,340 miles each way |
| Time difference | -8 hours |
What 9 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,235 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Luxe Ensuite Retreat near USC - Shared Home) | £372 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,766 |
| Total for two | £3,374 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Birmingham to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £618 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £571 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £618 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United Kingdom need a valid passport for Los Angeles; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- You need a passport, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Birmingham.
- The flight out leaves Birmingham at 8:20 AM and lands at LAX at 6:45 PM, 18h 25m with one stop.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the total.
- All three hotels list free cancellation, and every stay is room only.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if one stop doesn't bother you. You get nine nights with typical highs of 67–77°F for $2,694 for two, all in, and the fare is $191 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,694 for two: flights at $1,514, the Downtown apartment at $1,047 and $133 in property fees, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport. You'll pay in US dollars, and LA is 8 hours behind Birmingham.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for the dates run 67–77°F, with lows near 50°F. The normals show clear skies for the first few days and overcast skies later in the stay.
How long is the flight?
The Aer Lingus flight leaves Saturday, Nov 14 at 8:20 AM and lands at 6:45 PM local time. It takes 18h 25m with one stop and covers 5,340 miles.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes, for a good mix: a Disneyland day in Anaheim, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, the Getty Center, a bike ride from Santa Monica and Downtown food, with room left for slow days.
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