Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
Sarajevo's timezone is UTC+1, making Sarajevo eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your LAX to SJJ flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between LAX and SJJ include:
Zurich Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
$627 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $950. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LAX to SJJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LAX to SJJ.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sarajevo 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 its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and explore beyond Sarajevo's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Sarajevo International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Sarajevo. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sarajevo in April.
The warmest month in Sarajevo is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to SJJ in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be explored. About 137 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo, a visit to Banja Luka will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Ferhadija Mosque, Mladen Stojanovic Park and Banj brdo.
Around 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo, Zenica is another essential stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina. No visit is complete without checking out Setaliste babina rijeka, Konjska Česma and Nišani.
