Where and when
Best time to visit Los Angeles from India
Los Angeles spreads Hollywood, the Santa Monica and Venice beaches, Griffith Observatory and the theme parks across a freeway grid, so hire a car; a direct flight from Delhi takes around sixteen hours.
Cheapest month to fly: January, from ₹67,909 return (Delhi, seen 6 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹85,119 from Mumbai.
Los Angeles month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Rose Parade | Off-season | 18° / 8°C | 73 mm | ₹68k ● live ₹1.05L |
| February | Off-season | 18° / 8°C | 75 mm | ₹97k ● live ₹97k |
| March Los Angeles Marathon | Shoulder | 20° / 9°C | 42 mm | – |
| April | Shoulder | 21° / 10°C | 19 mm | – |
| May | Shoulder | 24° / 12°C | 9 mm | – |
| June | Peak | 27° / 15°C | 1 mm | – |
| July | Peak | 30° / 18°C | 2 mm | – |
| August | Peak | 31° / 18°C | 1 mm | – |
| September | Peak | 30° / 18°C | 3 mm | – |
| October | Shoulder | 26° / 15°C | 17 mm | ₹82k ● live ₹96k |
| November Thanksgiving | Shoulder | 22° / 11°C | 25 mm | ₹73k ● live ₹85k |
| December | Off-season | 18° / 8°C | 65 mm | ₹78k ● live ₹92k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: NASA POWER climate normals (derived) (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Los Angeles
- Rose Parade · 1 Jan 2027. New Year's Day flower-float parade along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena from 8 a.m., followed by the Rose Bowl game; Pasadena hotels fill, the route closes, and crowds camp out overnight for kerbside spots. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Los Angeles Marathon · 7 Mar 2027. Sunday 7 March 2027, run from Dodger Stadium through Hollywood and Beverly Hills; roads along the route close for the morning, so plan sightseeing elsewhere that day. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Thanksgiving · 26 Nov 2026. Federal holiday on Thursday 26 November: theme parks stay open but museums and most shops close for the day; domestic flights and LAX are at their busiest that week, with Black Friday sales the next day. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Los Angeles by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need a visa for USA before travel. Allow about 210 days for a first-time application. An interview waiver may apply when renewing a B1/B2 that expired within the last 12 months. Interview waits in India are about 6–12 months. Apply very early.
Los Angeles: questions
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
Los Angeles's peak season is June, July, August and September, with March, April, May, October and November as shoulder months. Derived from NASA POWER climate normals: June to September are dry with highs near 30°C and the beach and school-holiday peak; March to May and October to November are mild and mostly dry; December to February bring nearly all of the year's rain, though days still reach 18°C.
When is the rainy season in Los Angeles?
The wettest months are January, February and December, with about 73 mm, 75 mm, 65 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Los Angeles get?
August is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 31°C. December has the coolest nights, around 8°C.
When is Los Angeles most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in June, July, August and September. Events that draw crowds: Rose Parade (1 Jan 2027), Los Angeles Marathon (7 Mar 2027), Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Los Angeles from India?
January 2027 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹67,909 from Delhi. We have fares for 5 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for USA?
Indian passport holders need a visa for USA before travel. Allow about 210 days for a first-time application. An interview waiver may apply when renewing a B1/B2 that expired within the last 12 months. Interview waits in India are about 6–12 months. Apply very early.
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