Travelling from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bellingham International Airport to Los Angeles.
Bellingham (the location of Bellingham International Airport) and Los Angeles are in the same timezone — UTC-7.
Leave enough time to make your BLI to Los Angeles flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Begin your trip at BLI and travel straight to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). That will be your arrival point when searching for Bellingham International Airport to Los Angeles tickets.
Check out the deals with Allegiant Air. This carrier operates direct flights from Bellingham International Airport to Los Angeles.
BLI is around 6 kilometres from central Bellingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bellingham International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near BLI:
Bellingham International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BLI arrive at their destination as scheduled 84.1% of the time.
You'll find BLI at 4255 Mitchell Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Los Angeles
C$66 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bellingham International Airport to Los Angeles flight. Return flight tickets start from C$133. These prices can change based on availability.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BLI to Los Angeles.
June is the best month for landing an incredible deal on Bellingham International Airport to Los Angeles tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel near LAX if you're coming in on a late flight from Bellingham International Airport to Los Angeles. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before your flight from BLI to Los Angeles.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Following your flight from Bellingham International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your BLI to Los Angeles flight:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and get going in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left, by booking your ride from VNY before your arrival. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Plan your trip to Los Angeles in high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Bellingham International Airport to Los Angeles during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Bellingham International Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BLI to Los Angeles in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Bellingham International Airport to Los Angeles, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
The Broad and Griffith Observatory are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Los Angeles must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.