Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Hangzhou Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Hangzhou is UTC+8, which is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LAX to HGH flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Sichuan Airlines is your gateway to discovering Hangzhou (and maybe even some other exciting parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hangzhou Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Sichuan Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Sichuan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers LAX to HGH flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Hangzhou Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and HGH:
Beijing Capital Airport
Xiamen Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
Rs109,650 is the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs200,623. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAX to HGH.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hangzhou Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LAX to HGH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Hangzhou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HGH instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Hangzhou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Hangzhou's usual tourist stops.
Increase your chances of snagging the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Hangzhou Airport several weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Hangzhou Airport (HGH) to central Hangzhou
The address for HGH is 14th Rd.
From Hangzhou Airport, Hangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hangzhou Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Hangzhou in March.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Hangzhou Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to HGH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Hangzhou is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 161 kilometres north-east of Hangzhou, a trip to Shanghai will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
If there's time to check out another side of China, consider Nanjing, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Hangzhou. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are key highlights.
