Founded way back in 1881, the Los Angeles Times is a giant in the news world, especially for entertainment and West Coast stories. Maybe you signed up to follow all the drama from the 'Barbenheimer' Oscar run and now you're just over it. It happens. With subscription plans ranging from about $4 to $64, you could save up to $768 a year by cancelling an account you no longer need. This guide shows you how to cancel on your desktop or mobile device without the headache.
How to Cancel Los Angeles Times Subscription on Website (Desktop/Mobile Browser)
This is the main way to cancel if you signed up directly on their website. Be prepared, they don't put the cancel button front and center. You might have to do a little digging in your account settings.
1 Log In to Your Account
Head over to the Los Angeles Times website and sign in. The login button is usually at the top right.
2 Go to Your Account Settings
Click your name or profile icon to open the account menu, then select My Account. It's sometimes labeled a bit differently, so you might have to look around.
3 Find the Subscription Section
In your account dashboard, look for a section called Subscriptions or Manage Subscription. This is where the important stuff is.
4 Click the Cancel Link
This is the tricky part. Find the Cancel Subscription link. It's often a small text link at the bottom of the page. They don't make it easy.
5 Confirm Cancellation Multiple Times
You will almost certainly be presented with discount offers or asked why you're leaving. You have to click through these pages to finalize the cancellation. I had to click 'No, thanks' three separate times before it finally went through.
How to Cancel Los Angeles Times Subscription on Mobile (App Store & Google Play)
Important: If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you must cancel through them. Deleting the app does nothing. This method is for subscriptions started via the iOS App Store.
1 Open Settings
On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
2 Select Your Apple ID
Tap your name and Apple ID at the very top of the Settings screen.
3 Go to Subscriptions
From the list, tap on Subscriptions.
4 Find and Cancel the Subscription
Find the Los Angeles Times in your list of active subscriptions and tap on it. Then, hit the Cancel Subscription button to stop future payments.
How to Cancel Los Angeles Times Subscription on Mobile (Google Play Store)
If you used your Android device to subscribe through the Google Play Store, this is how you cancel. You can't cancel it on the LA Times website; it has to be done here.
1 Launch the Play Store
Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
2 Open Your Profile Menu
Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3 Tap Payments & subscriptions
Select Payments & subscriptions from the list.
4 Go to Subscriptions
Tap Subscriptions to see all your active subscriptions managed by Google Play.
5 Find and Cancel
Find the Los Angeles Times subscription, tap it, and follow the prompts to Cancel subscription.
Cancel Los Angeles Times Subscription with phone
You can call customer service at 1-800-252-9141. Their hours are typically Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and weekends 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time). Be prepared for a potential wait and a sales pitch to keep you subscribed. A user on Reddit said, 'The phone call was faster than finding the button on their website, but the agent tried hard to offer me a discount.'
Don't expect a refund if you cancel in the middle of your billing cycle. The LA Times policy is pretty standard here. You get to keep your access until the period you paid for ends, but you won't get any money back for the unused time. Your account itself isn't deleted, just your paid access.
Los Angeles Times Plans and Pricing 2025
| Plan | Price (Approx. Monthly) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Digital Access | $16 | Full access to latimes.com, the mobile app, e-newspaper, and subscriber-only newsletters. No ads is a big plus. |
| Sunday Print + Digital | $48 | Includes the Sunday print edition delivered to your home, plus all the benefits of Unlimited Digital Access. |
| 7-Day Print + Digital | $64 | Daily print newspaper delivery (Monday-Sunday) along with complete Unlimited Digital Access. For the true news junkie. |
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Olivia Harper
Content Manager
Olivia Harper, a Content Manager with nine years of experience, creates user-focused guides on subscription services. Featured in Digital Consumer Reports, her work simplifies subscription terms and cancellations.
