Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles is seven hours behind Belfast and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Your BFS to LAX flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BFS and LAX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is £318. A round-trip fare is currently £560. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BFS to LAX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Belfast International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
67.55% of flights leaving from Belfast International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Belfast to Belfast International Airport is around 20 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 2 hours when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near BFS? If you're boarding an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reserve a hotel close to LAX if you're catching a late Belfast International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 20 miles from the centre of Los Angeles. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Los Angeles in May.
When reserving your flight from Belfast International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BFS to LAX in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 110 miles south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another favourite destination in United States and is around 310 miles north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without a visit to Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
