Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Split is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LAX to SPU flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
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 Split Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and SPU:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Split Airport (SPU)
At the moment, Rs85,400 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Split Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs166,715. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to SPU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Split Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LAX to SPU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Split Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Split Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
If you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Split Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near SPU:
Go where the road takes you with a Split Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Carwiz or united rent a car and chase adventure across Split and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Split Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
Plan your trip to Split during peak season if you enjoy a busy atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are usually higher. Or, book flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Split Airport during the off-season for a slower pace and better deals.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Split Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Split, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LAX to SPU sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Split has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Croatia you should also see. Around 257 kilometres north of Split, a visit to Zagreb will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
If there's time to check out another corner of Croatia, consider Rijeka, about 257 kilometres north-west of Split. Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas are the start of reasons to visit.