How to get from Glasgow to Los Angeles: connecting flights, about 15h 8m total

Flights from Glasgow to Los Angeles

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin: 15h 8m
two tickets, via Dublin: $452
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 5,118 mi (8,236 km)

fastest

Via Dublin

Ireland

15h 8m

with the connection

Glasgow to Dublin flight 1h

Connection of about 3h

Dublin to Los Angeles flight 11h 8m

two ticketsfrom $452

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

15h 35m

with the connection

Glasgow to Amsterdam flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Los Angeles flight 11h

two ticketsfrom $1,043

Via London

15h 53m

with the connection

Glasgow to London flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to Los Angeles: London Heathrow.

London to Los Angeles flight 11h 18m

two ticketsfrom $519

Via Toronto

Canada

15h 59m

with the connection

Glasgow to Toronto flight 7h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Toronto to Los Angeles flight 5h 34m

two ticketsfrom $721

Via Paris

France

16h 30m

with the connection

Glasgow to Paris flight 1h 50m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle. Departure to Los Angeles: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly.

Paris to Los Angeles flight 11h 40m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Los Angeles

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, +19° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +19°. In November it is +23° by day and +10° at night, sea +17°, with 3 rainy days.

Jan

+19° +7° +15° 6 days

Feb

+20° +8° +15° 5 days

Mar

+20° +9° +14° 8 days

Apr

+24° +11° +15° 2 days

May

+25° +13° +17° 1 days

Jun

+28° +15° +19° 1 days

Jul

+31° +17° +20° 0 days

Aug

+32° +18° +21° 1 days

Sep

+31° +18° +21° 2 days

Oct

+28° +14° +19° 2 days

Nov

+23° +10° +17° 3 days

Dec

+19° +9° +16° 6 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Glasgow to cities closest to Los Angeles

Glasgow to Toronto Toronto: 2,171 mi (3,494 km) from Los Angeles, flight 7h 25m from $539 Glasgow to New York New York: 2,446 mi (3,936 km) from Los Angeles, flight 7h 35m Glasgow to Reykjavik Reykjavik: 4,307 mi (6,932 km) from Los Angeles, flight 2h 25m Glasgow to Tiree Tiree: 5,011 mi (8,064 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h Glasgow to Kirkwall Kirkwall: 5,025 mi (8,087 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 15m Glasgow to Derry Derry: 5,059 mi (8,141 km) from Los Angeles, flight 50m

To Los Angeles from cities closest to Glasgow

Dublin to Los Angeles Dublin: 191 mi (308 km) from Glasgow, flight 11h 8m from $374 London to Los Angeles London: 345 mi (555 km) from Glasgow, flight 11h 18m from $376 Amsterdam to Los Angeles Amsterdam: 442 mi (711 km) from Glasgow, flight 11h from $581 Paris to Los Angeles Paris: 558 mi (898 km) from Glasgow, flight 11h 40m from $413 Copenhagen to Los Angeles Copenhagen: 652 mi (1,050 km) from Glasgow, flight 11h 35m from $514 Frankfurt to Los Angeles Frankfurt: 667 mi (1,073 km) from Glasgow, flight 11h 35m from $576

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Glasgow to Los Angeles?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dublin.

What is the fastest way to fly from Glasgow to Los Angeles?

Via Dublin: 1h to the connection, 11h 8m after it, about 15h 8m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Glasgow to Los Angeles with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dublin from $452. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Glasgow and Los Angeles?

Dublin (15h 8m total), Amsterdam (15h 35m total), London (15h 53m total), Toronto (15h 59m total) and Paris (16h 30m total).

How far is Los Angeles from Glasgow?

5,118 mi (8,236 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.