Statistics on Los Angeles -Sumatra (Medan) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sumatra (Medan) (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Sumatra (Medan) from Los Angeles airport is $ 1330 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1057 (in october) and $ 1798 (in december), which is a saving of $ 273 or a surplus of $ 469 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $995 to $1050 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sumatra (Medan) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Sumatra (Medan) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2217 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sumatra (Medan) from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1057, saving $ 273 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1330). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1798).
Flight Los Angeles -Sumatra (Medan): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1250 | $ 1564 | fair price |
| February | $ 1006 | $ 1132 | good price |
| March | $ 1024 | $ 1150 | good price |
| April | $ 921 | $ 1078 | good price |
| May | $ 977 | $ 1193 | good price |
| June | $ 1366 | $ 1619 | high price |
| July | $ 1346 | $ 1679 | high price |
| August | $ 1205 | $ 1381 | fair price |
| September | $ 1001 | $ 1155 | good price |
| October | $ 931 | $ 1057 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1003 | $ 1143 | good price |
| December | $ 1394 | $ 1798 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Sumatra (Medan)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Sumatra (Medan) range from $718 to $1713. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $719 to $774), 1% at the maximum price (from $1658 to $1713). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $995 to $1050 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Sumatra (Medan) flight
There are 11 companies that serve Los Angeles from Sumatra (Medan) airport: Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, ANA, United, Philippine Airlines, Korean Air, Japan Airlines, China Eastern, Viva Macau and EVA Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 2217 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Sumatra (Medan) route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Sumatra (Medan) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $89. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $102.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sumatra (Medan) to Los Angeles departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $66. Conversely, departing from Sumatra (Medan) on a thursday may cost you an additional $50.
Top prices Los Angeles -Sumatra (Medan)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Bali | 06-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 774 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Sumatra (Medan) | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 976 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Sumatra (Medan) | 15-07 to 28-07-2025 | $ 1265 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Java (Jakarta) | 08-08 to 24-08-2025 | $ 724 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Java (Jakarta) | 14-08 to 30-08-2025 | $ 783 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Java (Jakarta) | 11-09 to 28-09-2025 | $ 785 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Sumatra (Medan) | 08-10 to 20-10-2025 | $ 903 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Java (Jakarta) | 20-10 to 27-10-2025 | $ 670 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Java (Jakarta) | 02-11 to 08-11-2025 | $ 722 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Sumatra (Medan) | 01-01 to 11-01-2026 | $ 1170 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Sumatra (Medan) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 1 to 2 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Sumatra (Medan) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Sumatra (Medan), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1102 $, which is a saving of 228 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 1 to 2 months in advance, you will pay the full price (14 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Sumatra (Medan) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1405 $) |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1086 $) |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1125 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 925 $) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Sumatra (Medan) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $23 more.
Los Angeles to Sumatra (Medan): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 976 $976 to $976 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1272 $1257 to $1295 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 903 $903 to $903 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1170 $1170 to $1170 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july, october and january are cheaper to travel to Sumatra (Medan). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!