Flying from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Los Angeles is eight hours behind Prague, where Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located. Los Angeles follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid missing your PRG to Los Angeles flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from PRG to Los Angeles. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Prague, PRG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a hotel near PRG? If you're catching an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, 69.89% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Los Angeles
C$359 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Los Angeles flight. A return flight ticket right now is C$724. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from PRG to Los Angeles if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Los Angeles ticket.
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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'll take you about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near LAX if you're coming in on a late flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Los Angeles. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from PRG to Los Angeles.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
After your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Los Angeles has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your PRG to Los Angeles flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's available, by securing your ride from VNY in advance. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially when demand is high.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Plan your trip to Los Angeles during high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Los Angeles in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Los Angeles flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from PRG to Los Angeles around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Los Angeles, check out our range of hotels including:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Los Angeles.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
