Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 17 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from ADL to Los Angeles. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from ADL to Los Angeles. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Nadi International Airport (NAN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When travelling to United States for tourism purposes, you will need an ETA if you have a passport from Australia. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and duration of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles.
The journey from central Adelaide to ADL takes about 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel close to ADL? If you've booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Los Angeles
C$648 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles. Return flights start from C$1,283. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ADL to Los Angeles. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to show the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 32 minutes.
It takes around 54 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Central Los Angeles is around 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). As soon as your flight from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 34 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from ADL to Los Angeles:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the busiest month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles. To avoid the crowds, visit Los Angeles in May when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from ADL to Los Angeles sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Los Angeles right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are major attractions which should be on any good Los Angeles itinerary.
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