Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vienna International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 25 minutes.
Vienna is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from five weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Vienna International Airport flights. The 15:05 departure with Austrian is the earliest you can take. Austrian operates the last service of the day at 15:05.
Give yourself enough time to make your LAX to VIE flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Austrian offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vienna International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Vienna — and maybe even more of Austria if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Austrian on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Vienna International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LAX and VIE include:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Right now, $406 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $788. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LAX to VIE, book your trip ten months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vienna International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LAX to VIE.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vienna International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from LAX.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vienna International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Consider staying in a hotel near VIE if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Vienna International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve to explore Vienna and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vienna International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna International Airport, Vienna is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vienna International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Vienna. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vienna International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to VIE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many cities in Austria waiting to be discovered once you've seen Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
Around 153 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another essential stop in Austria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.