Flying from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Los Angeles is eight hours behind Dusseldorf, where Dusseldorf International Airport is located. Los Angeles runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your DUS to Los Angeles flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tick off a new city. When browsing for flight tickets from DUS to Los Angeles, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
DUS is about 6 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DUS:
78.28% of flights that leave from Dusseldorf International Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Los Angeles
$439 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Los Angeles flight. Return flight tickets start from $808. These fares can change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from DUS to Los Angeles. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your Dusseldorf International Airport to Los Angeles ticket.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the centre of Los Angeles takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
Book a hotel close to LAX if you have a late flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Los Angeles. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from DUS to Los Angeles.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. After your flight from Dusseldorf 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.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your DUS to Los Angeles flight:
Budget, Dollar and Hertz make picking up a Van Nuys Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
In general, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Lock in your ride from VNY as soon as you know your dates.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Los Angeles. The city buzzes in peak season, but prices are generally higher and top attractions can be busy. Go to Los Angeles in the low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Dusseldorf International Airport 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).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUS to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
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 Dusseldorf International Airport to Los Angeles, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top sights which should be on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
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