Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Leipzig is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LAX to LEJ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LAX and LEJ:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Currently, $1,166 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,499. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LAX to LEJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Book a hotel near LEJ if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and experience more of Leipzig and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Leipzig/Halle Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
From Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Leipzig in February.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Leipzig, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to LEJ sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Leipzig, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel around 153 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Hamburg is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.