Los Angeles from Berlin, Nov 19–24: $2,165 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Lufthansa out of Berlin at 7:40 AM, landing at LAX at 1:05 PM
- $198 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- citizenM Los Angeles Downtown scores 8.7 from 3,405 reviews, with free cancellation
The catch: It's not a nonstop: the trip out has one stop and takes 14h 25m, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you're fine with one stop and want museums, taco stands and a beach day; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Worth it if a one-stop flight is fine with you: $2,165 for two, all in, made up of the Lufthansa flights at $1,298 plus citizenM Los Angeles Downtown at $761 and its $106 property fee, taxes and fees included. You go Nov 19–24, 2026, for 5 nights, leaving Berlin at 7:40 AM and landing at LAX at 1:05 PM after 14h 25m with one stop. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$2,165 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,298 |
| citizenM Los Angeles Downtown, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $761 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $106 |
| The total, before you go | $2,165 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$198 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag, $160 for two round trip); 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
$649 per person, round trip
$1,298 for two, taxes and fees included · Lufthansa · 1 stop · 14h 25m
Out Thu, Nov 19, 7:40 AM – Thu, Nov 19, 1:05 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | $649 | 1 stop | 14h 25m |
| Lufthansa + Air Canada | $657 | 2 stops | 18h 1m |
| Lufthansa | $659 | 1 stop | 14h 20m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 5:18 AM GMT+2. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $649 per person on Lufthansa, the fare is $198 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 23% under it, out of 12 fares we checked. Add 5 nights at citizenM Los Angeles Downtown and its $106 property fee, and the trip comes to $2,165 for two, taxes and fees included, as of when we checked. In mid-November, seasonal normals put Los Angeles highs at 68–77°F, with lows near 49°F under mostly overcast skies. That's good walking weather for the Getty Center and Griffith Observatory, but not really beach-lounging weather. With the 9-hour time difference you land at 1:05 PM the same day you leave, so you still get an afternoon in the city. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money come on top.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food vacation with a beach day built in: museums, taco stands, studio tours and a bike ride along the coast. It suits a couple or two friends who like to keep moving around a spread-out city. Days are busy and evenings are easy, with Downtown LA as a base that puts the markets and the Arts District close by.
Weather in Los Angeles, Nov 19–24
Typical highs 68–77°F, lows near 49°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19 | 68 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 71 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 76 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 77 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 69 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 24 | 71 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Angeles
We picked citizenM Los Angeles Downtown as the best value: $761 for the 5 nights ($152 a night) plus a $106 property fee, a King Room, 8.7 from 3,405 reviews and free cancellation. Reside Craftsman Los Angeles, a Wyndham Residence is the top rated at 8.9 from 493 reviews. It costs $820 for the stay ($164 a night) plus $114 in fees, for a Queen Studio Apartment. Both are in Downtown LA, which is handy for the Arts District, the Broad museum and Grand Central Market. On a tighter budget, Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown is $360 ($72 a night) plus $46 in fees and scores 7.3 from 223 reviews, in South Los Angeles. All three are room only with free cancellation. If beach time matters more, Santa Monica is walkable without a car for a day or two.
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
$761 for 5 nights, two guests · $152 a night
See roomsReside Craftsman Los Angeles, a Wyndham Residence
$820 for 5 nights, two guests · $164 a night
See roomsCozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown
$360 for 5 nights, two guests · $72 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Los Angeles for these dates
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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
- Eat at Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach
- Spend an afternoon at the Getty Center
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
Also worth it
- Visit the Getty Center
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Berlin | Berlin Brandenburg (BER) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 14h 25m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 5,785 miles each way |
| Time difference | -9 hours |
What 5 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,298 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (citizenM Los Angeles Downtown) | $761 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,300 |
| Total for two | $3,359 |
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: Berlin to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $649 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $649 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers from Germany 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. The currency is the US dollar.
- Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Berlin.
- The Lufthansa flight out leaves BER at 7:40 AM and lands at LAX at 1:05 PM, 14h 25m with one stop.
- All three hotels are room only, with free cancellation.
- Prices are all-in as found, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, is extra.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if one stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $198 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates. The best-value hotel scores 8.7 from 3,405 reviews, and seasonal highs for your dates run 68–77°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,165, all in. That covers flights at $1,298 ($649 per person), plus citizenM Los Angeles Downtown at $761 for 5 nights and its $106 property fee, taxes included. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra. With $1,300 for spending, the trip comes to $3,359.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You need a passport for this trip from Berlin. You'll pay in US dollars, and Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Berlin.
What is the weather like?
Seasonal normals show highs of 68–77°F and lows near 49°F, mostly overcast. Pack a layer for evenings. The rainy season is January and February, not your dates.
Is 5 nights enough?
Yes for Downtown LA, Griffith Observatory, the Getty Center and one beach day. Add Disneyland and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour and the days get full. You land at 1:05 PM on arrival day, so you still have that afternoon.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare lands at Los Angeles International (LAX). Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA) also serve the area.
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