Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Geneva is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LAX to GVA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Geneva Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LAX and GVA include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
$392 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Geneva Airport flight. A return flight starts from $872. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LAX to GVA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Geneva Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from LAX to GVA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Geneva Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from LAX.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Geneva Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Book a hotel near GVA if you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Geneva Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Geneva and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Geneva Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Geneva Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Geneva in March.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Geneva Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Geneva, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to GVA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Switzerland, head for Basel, about 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz are highlights.