Los Angeles - A Sporting Event Mecca

Though majority of flights to Los Angeles come for the Hollywood scene, some come for the extensive sporting events available.  From basketball to baseball and even hockey, Los Angeles is not short of sporting entertainment for even the least interested sports fan. Find your inner sports fan with pro and semi-pro teams that play and practice year-round in this sunny city.

Basketball
Inexpensive flight tickets to Los Angeles are bought every day for the basketball excitement the city has to offer. Not only is Los Angeles the home of the Lakers, but Los Angeles also offers basketball fans the opportunity to see the woman’s team, the Spark’s.  When hunting down the best airfares for LAX, look for game times for both the Laker’s and the Spark’s, which are a short drive from the airport itself.

Soccer
Los Angeles is the home of the LA Galaxy, which includes world-famous soccer players like David Beckham. Soccer fans from all over the world buy airline tickets to visit this world-famous team and their popular players. Check out soccer games and schedules for your vacation. Even if it is off-season, the Galaxy sell tickets to off-season games and practice sessions for soccer fans to see.

Hockey
Ticket air line prices are at an all-time low, so hockey fans should take advantage and catch a few LA Kings games. This high-impact and fully entertaining sport comes to life at the Staple Center. Check out off-season games or visit the Anaheim Pond to watch the Mighty Ducks take on a few games themselves.

College Sports
Professional sports are not the only reason sports fans seek out cheap flights to Los Angeles. With two rivals located in the same city, Los Angeles is the perfect scene for an exciting college sports day.  Visit the UCLA sports arenas to find basketball, football, volleyball, soccer and even gymnastics. Looking for rivalry? Visit UCLA’s known rival, USC and watch the two teams take on each other in multiple sports battles.

The LA Marathon
If visiting Los Angeles in March, cheap tickets to Los Angeles are available for those interested in participating or watching the famous LA Marathon. See politicians, Hollywood stars, locals and people from all over the world gather to compete and watch this famous run. This annual 26.2 mile run goes through the heart of Los Angeles and takes an entire day to complete.