Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles is 18 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ADL to LAX flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ADL and LAX include:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Nadi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Rs103,398 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs204,846. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ADL to LAX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from ADL to LAX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Of the flights that depart from Adelaide Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
Adelaide Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near ADL:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a late Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The quietest month for a flight from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to explore Los Angeles during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ADL to LAX in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, head for San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley are among the biggest draws.