Travelling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Los Angeles is eight hours behind Hamburg, where Hamburg Airport is located. Los Angeles follows the UTC-7 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your HAM to Los Angeles flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from HAM to Los Angeles with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Hamburg to HAM takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near HAM? If you've booked an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Los Angeles, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hamburg Airport, 75.01% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Los Angeles
Rs90,323 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Los Angeles flight. Return flight tickets start from Rs147,612. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from HAM to Los Angeles if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to LAX if you're coming in on a late flight from Hamburg Airport to Los Angeles. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Los Angeles's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from HAM to Los Angeles can help you lock in the lowest rate.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Following your flight from Hamburg Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near VNY. Kick back and get cosy after your HAM to Los Angeles flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and make a speedy getaway.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left over, by securing your ride from VNY before your arrival. You'll also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Hamburg Airport to Los Angeles. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel rates are typically higher and major attractions can be busy. Go to Los Angeles in the low season if you like a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your Hamburg Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HAM to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Hamburg Airport to Los Angeles:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are must-visits when exploring Los Angeles.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.