Flying from Los Angeles to Brussels: what you need to know
Begin planning your vacation by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Brussels. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's main airports.
When working out where to land in Brussels, Brussels International Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the chief entry points.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Los Angeles to Brussels flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Brussels
To find cheap Los Angeles to Brussels flights, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it simple to find a Los Angeles to Brussels flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Brussels, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
Book a hotel close to BRU if you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Brussels. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Brussels International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Brussels's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Brussels International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Central Brussels is around 40 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). After your flight from Los Angeles to Brussels has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CRL. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Los Angeles to Brussels:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from CRL two weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Brussels. September is the busiest month to visit Brussels. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
Lock in a Los Angeles to Brussels ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Brussels, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brussels:
Grand-Place of Brussels and Atomium are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Brussels to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Royal Palace of Brussels.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Belgium you should also see. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a trip to Charleroi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Liege is another sought-after destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without seeing Saint Paul's Cathedral of Liège, Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.
