Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Leave enough time to make your LAX to JTR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Santorini International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAX and JTR:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is Rs92,613. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs178,509. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LAX to JTR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santorini International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to JTR.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of LAX.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near LAX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santorini International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're getting in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near JTR:
Travel at your own speed with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and find adventure across Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Santorini International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santorini International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Santorini (Thira). If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santorini International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to JTR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Santorini (Thira), now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 225 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.
