Flights from Los Angeles to Key West
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Tampa
- 8h 43m
- two tickets, via Tampa
- $159
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,279 mi (3,668 km)
fastest
Via Tampa
8h 43m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Tampa
flight 4h 39m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Tampa International. Departure to Key West: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International.
Tampa to Key West
flight 1h 4m
two ticketsfrom $159
Via Miami
9h 6m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Miami
flight 5h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Key West: Miami International.
Miami to Key West
flight 1h 3m
two ticketsfrom $249
Via Orlando
9h 11m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Orlando
flight 4h 51m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Orlando International. Departure to Key West: Orlando International, Orlando Sanford International.
Orlando to Key West
flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $219
Via Chicago
10h 34m
with the connection
Via Washington
11h 16m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Washington
flight 5h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Key West: Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Key West
flight 3h 16m
two ticketsfrom $466
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Los Angeles to cities closest to Key West
Los Angeles to Miami
Miami: 130 mi (209 km) from Key West, flight 5h 3m
from $112
Los Angeles to Fort Myers
Fort Myers: 144 mi (232 km) from Key West, flight 4h 49m
from $161
Los Angeles to Sarasota
Sarasota: 198 mi (318 km) from Key West, flight 7h 5m
Los Angeles to Tampa
Tampa: 238 mi (383 km) from Key West, flight 4h 39m
from $154
Los Angeles to Orlando
Orlando: 276 mi (444 km) from Key West, flight 4h 51m
from $211
Los Angeles to Cancun
Cancun: 399 mi (642 km) from Key West, flight 4h 40m
from $210
To Key West from cities closest to Los Angeles
Chicago to Key West
Chicago: 1,742 mi (2,804 km) from Los Angeles, flight 3h 29m
Tampa to Key West
Tampa: 2,149 mi (3,459 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 4m
from $42
Orlando to Key West
Orlando: 2,197 mi (3,536 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 20m
from $41
Washington to Key West
Washington: 2,294 mi (3,692 km) from Los Angeles, flight 3h 16m
from $100
Miami to Key West
Miami: 2,336 mi (3,759 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 3m
from $95
Philadelphia to Key West
Philadelphia: 2,389 mi (3,844 km) from Los Angeles, flight 3h 22m
from $215
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Key West?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tampa.
What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Key West?
Via Tampa: 4h 39m to the connection, 1h 4m after it, about 8h 43m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Key West with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Tampa from $159. 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 Los Angeles and Key West?
Tampa (8h 43m total), Miami (9h 6m total), Orlando (9h 11m total), Chicago (10h 34m total) and Washington (11h 16m total).
How far is Key West from Los Angeles?
2,279 mi (3,668 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.