Travelling from Hamburg to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with working out where you'll leave from in Hamburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Hamburg to Los Angeles taking off from here.
When working out where to land in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the major entry points.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Hamburg to Los Angeles. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
If you have a passport from Germany, you will need an ETA to enter United States. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Hamburg to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Hamburg to Los Angeles with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Hamburg Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 29 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Los Angeles or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving 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 around 32 minutes.
It'll take around 54 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Hamburg to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Once you've hopped off your flight from Hamburg to Los Angeles, expect a drive time of approximately 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
After your flight from Hamburg to Los Angeles, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to VNY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Los Angeles
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Los Angeles is C$479. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$846. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap flights from Hamburg to Los Angeles. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Hamburg to Los Angeles across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flights from Hamburg to Los Angeles every day.
Use filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamburg to Los Angeles, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from Hamburg to Los Angeles. To escape the crowds, head to Los Angeles in May.
Before booking a flight from Hamburg to Los Angeles, think about the type of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from Hamburg to Los Angeles sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Los Angeles, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.
Complete your Los Angeles trip with a car rental
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