Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to AVP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LAX and AVP include:
O'Hare International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)
$290 is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport flight. Return flights start from $716. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from LAX to AVP, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)
If you're landing on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near AVP:
Explore without limits with a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Enterprise, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through Wilkes-Barre and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to central Wilkes-Barre
The address for AVP is 100 Terminal Road.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to the centre of Wilkes-Barre has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Wilkes-Barre in February.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport for July if you want to explore Wilkes-Barre during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to AVP in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Wilkes-Barre. Around 161 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 153 kilometres south-east of Wilkes-Barre. No trip is complete without dropping by Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.