Cheapest international trips from Los Angeles
The cheapest international week we price from Los Angeles is Mexico (Oaxaca): about $2,640 for 2 adults, 7 nights, round-trip flights from LAX included. Medellín (≈ $2,730) and Mexico City (≈ $2,870) follow; the cheapest in Europe is Kraków (≈ $3,280).
. Flight fares and all totals are estimates, not live pricing.
All 20 international trips from Los Angeles, cheapest first
Every destination is priced the same way for 2 adults: 7 nights, a mid-range room, daily costs, and round-trip economy flights from Los Angeles (LAX). Fares are typical round-trip ranges per person; the line under each shows where the range comes from and when it was last updated (7 of 20 routes from LAX currently use refreshed Aviasales data).
| # | Destination | All-in for 2 | Round-trip fare from LAX | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico (Oaxaca) | ≈ $2,640$1,850–$3,420 | $400–$625 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 4 hr nonstop (limited) or 1 stop |
| 2 | Colombia (Medellín) | ≈ $2,730$1,980–$3,475 | $500–$740 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 8–11 hr with 1 stop |
| 3 | Mexico City | ≈ $2,870$2,063–$3,672 | $314–$471 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 3.75 hr nonstop |
| 4 | Poland (Kraków) | ≈ $3,280$2,404–$4,165 | $565–$875 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 14–16 hr with 1 stop |
| 5 | Colombia (Cartagena) | ≈ $3,300$2,410–$4,180 | $540–$760 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 8–10 hr with 1 stop |
| 6 | Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) | ≈ $3,600$2,670–$4,535 | $390–$570 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 3 hr nonstop |
| 7 | Thailand (Bangkok) | ≈ $4,070$2,762–$5,380 | $709–$1,395 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 17–20 hr with 1 stop |
| 8 | Portugal (Lisbon) | ≈ $4,090$2,929–$5,246 | $677–$1,188 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 11 hr nonstop (seasonal), or 13+ hr with a stop |
| 9 | Bali (Indonesia) | ≈ $4,120$3,030–$5,200 | $885–$1,340 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 19–22 hr with 1 stop |
| 10 | Mexico (Cancún) | ≈ $4,200$3,023–$5,374 | $444–$517 ppAviasales cached, Oct 18, 2026 | About 4.5–5 hr nonstop |
| 11 | Bansko (Bulgaria) | ≈ $4,260$3,210–$5,310 | $695–$1,035 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 14–17 hr with 1 stop to Sofia, then ~2.5 hr transfer |
| 12 | Hungary (Budapest) | ≈ $4,270$3,246–$5,289 | $748–$1,122 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 13–16 hr with 1 stop |
| 13 | Türkiye (Istanbul) | ≈ $4,730$3,744–$5,721 | $717–$883 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 13 hr nonstop (Turkish Airlines) or 1 stop |
| 14 | Costa Rica | ≈ $4,740$3,344–$6,128 | $587–$999 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | About 6 hr nonstop (SJO), longer with a stop |
| 15 | Thailand (Phuket) | ≈ $4,860$3,495–$6,222 | $715–$1,221 ppAviasales cached, Oct 18, 2026 | About 20–23 hr with 1–2 stops |
| 16 | Barcelona | ≈ $4,870$3,595–$6,140 | $730–$1,145 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 11.5 hr nonstop (seasonal), or 13+ hr with a stop |
| 17 | London | ≈ $5,970$4,313–$7,617 | $774–$1,306 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 10.5 hr nonstop |
| 18 | Iceland (Reykjavík) | ≈ $6,770$5,000–$8,546 | $785–$1,123 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 11–14 hr with 1 stop |
| 19 | Niseko (Japan) | ≈ $7,150$5,040–$9,250 | $800–$1,460 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 14–17 hr with 1 stop to Sapporo, then ~2.5 hr bus |
| 20 | St. Anton (Austrian Alps) | ≈ $7,270$5,435–$9,100 | $830–$1,335 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 11 hr nonstop to Zürich (seasonal) or 1 stop, then ~2.5–3 hr by train |
Cheapest by region from Los Angeles
- Europe (incl. Iceland and Türkiye): Poland (Kraków) at ≈ $3,280, then Portugal (Lisbon) at ≈ $4,090.
- Mexico, Central & South America: Mexico (Oaxaca) at ≈ $2,640, then Colombia (Medellín) at ≈ $2,730.
- Asia & the Pacific: Thailand (Bangkok) at ≈ $4,070, then Bali (Indonesia) at ≈ $4,120.
The spread is wide: the cheapest week (Oaxaca) costs about $4,650 less than the most expensive (St. Anton, ≈ $7,270). The low end of the fare ranges goes from $314 per person (Mexico City) to $885 (Bali).
Nonstop international options from Los Angeles
Of the destinations we price, 10 list a nonstop from Los Angeles: Oaxaca (about 4 hr nonstop or 1 stop); Mexico City (about 3.75 hr nonstop); Puerto Vallarta (about 3 hr nonstop); Lisbon (about 11 hr nonstop, or 13+ hr with a stop); Cancún (about 4.5–5 hr nonstop); Istanbul (about 13 hr nonstop or 1 stop); Costa Rica (about 6 hr nonstop, longer with a stop); Barcelona (about 11.5 hr nonstop, or 13+ hr with a stop); London (about 10.5 hr nonstop); St. Anton (about 11 hr nonstop to Zürich or 1 stop, then ~2.5–3 hr by train). The rest need at least one connection.
How Los Angeles fares compare with other cities
Of our 8 departure cities, Los Angeles has the lowest typical fare to Bangkok, Kraków, Puerto Vallarta and Phuket. It has the highest to Costa Rica, Barcelona and St. Anton. (Compared by the low end of each route's typical round-trip range.)
Los Angeles is also one of our US destinations, so Los Angeles vs. Bangkok is priced as a staycation (no flight) on the US side from here.
Photos: Oaxaca: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kraków: Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons · Photo credits
Abroad or at home? Results from Los Angeles
Across all 21 matchups, flying from Los Angeles: abroad is cheaper in 13, the US trip in 3, and 5 are roughly even. The five biggest swaps:
| Matchup | US trip | Abroad | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City vs. Bansko | ≈ $9,080$6,000–$12,150 | ≈ $4,260$3,210–$5,310 | Bansko ~$4,800 cheaper |
| Aspen vs. St. Anton | ≈ $10,210$7,540–$12,880 | ≈ $7,270$5,435–$9,100 | St. Anton ~$2,950 cheaper |
| Jackson Hole vs. Niseko | ≈ $9,730$7,490–$11,970 | ≈ $7,150$5,040–$9,250 | Niseko ~$2,600 cheaper |
| Maui vs. Lisbon | ≈ $6,670$4,918–$8,426 | ≈ $4,090$2,929–$5,246 | Lisbon ~$2,600 cheaper |
| Maui vs. Bali | ≈ $6,670$4,918–$8,426 | ≈ $4,120$3,030–$5,200 | Bali ~$2,550 cheaper |
Where staying in the US wins from Los Angeles: New York City vs. London, Alaska vs. Iceland, New Orleans vs. Barcelona.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest international trip from Los Angeles?
Of the 20 international destinations we price, Mexico (Oaxaca) is the cheapest all-in week from Los Angeles: about $2,640 for 2 adults and 7 nights, round-trip flights included ($400–$625 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026). Next: Medellín (≈ $2,730) and Mexico City (≈ $2,870). Sample estimates, not live prices.
What is the cheapest trip to Europe from Los Angeles?
Poland (Kraków), at about $3,280 all-in for 2 adults ($565–$875 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026). The low end of typical round-trip fares from Los Angeles to the European destinations we price runs from $565 to $830 per person.
Are there nonstop international flights from Los Angeles?
To the destinations we price, these list a nonstop from Los Angeles: Oaxaca (about 4 hr nonstop or 1 stop); Mexico City (about 3.75 hr nonstop); Puerto Vallarta (about 3 hr nonstop); Lisbon (about 11 hr nonstop, or 13+ hr with a stop); Cancún (about 4.5–5 hr nonstop); Istanbul (about 13 hr nonstop or 1 stop); Costa Rica (about 6 hr nonstop, longer with a stop); Barcelona (about 11.5 hr nonstop, or 13+ hr with a stop); London (about 10.5 hr nonstop); St. Anton (about 11 hr nonstop to Zürich or 1 stop, then ~2.5–3 hr by train). Schedules and seasonality change, so check before booking.
Is it cheaper to go abroad than to vacation in the US from Los Angeles?
Often. Across our 21 US-vs-abroad matchups, flying from Los Angeles, the international trip is cheaper in 13, the US trip in 3, and 5 are roughly even. The biggest gap is Park City vs. Bansko (~$4,800 cheaper abroad).
What is the cheapest trip to Asia from Los Angeles?
Thailand (Bangkok), at about $4,070 for 2 adults and 7 nights with flights ($709–$1,395 per person, Aviasales cached fares (Travelpayouts), updated Oct 17, 2026). Flight: about 17–20 hr with 1 stop.
How we priced this
Every total is 7 nights for 2 adults: round-trip economy flights for both travelers, one mid-range room, and daily food, local transport and activities for two (plus lift tickets and rentals on ski trips). Flight ranges per route come from published typical fares or, where marked "Aviasales cached", from cached fare data refreshed automatically; lodging and daily costs are the same figures used on each comparison page, where every source is listed. These are sample estimates, not live prices. Read the full methodology.