Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Santiago de Compostela's timezone is UTC+1, making Santiago de Compostela eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your LAX to SCQ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and SCQ:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Rs90,912 is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs135,236. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to SCQ, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LAX to SCQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SCQ instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Santiago de Compostela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Click and Rent or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Santiago de Compostela and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Santiago de Compostela Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
From Santiago de Compostela Airport, Santiago de Compostela is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Santiago de Compostela in January.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santiago de Compostela, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LAX to SCQ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Santiago de Compostela, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey around 322 kilometres south-east to Salamanca to tick off its leading sights. From Plaza Mayor to S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Teo is another standout destination in Spain and is around 14 kilometres south of Santiago de Compostela. No trip is complete without seeing Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea.
