Travelling from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. The city is in the UTC-8 timezone and is nine hours behind Stockholm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Stockholm to LAX.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Stockholm to LAX leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
ARN is around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from ARN arrive at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport. Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is one of the options between Stockholm Skavsta Airport and LAX.
NYO is about 97 kilometres from central Stockholm. It takes 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early by booking a night near Stockholm Skavsta Airport before your Stockholm to LAX flight. Convenient stays include Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport and Comfortable apartment.
Flights from Stockholm Skavsta Airport are known for their punctuality, with 91% of them landing right on cue.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Have a late flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near LAX and shut your eyes sooner:
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week before your Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Right now, $453 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $753. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Stockholm to LAX, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Stockholm to LAX.
Save money on your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Los Angeles. July is when most people book flights from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Stockholm to LAX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are top attractions which should feature on any good Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres southeast of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles, Bakersfield is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art.