Flying from Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Los Angeles. Explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when planning your flight from Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).
Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Los Angeles to BLR.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to BLR leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81.05% of the time.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Los Angeles to BLR flight? Kick back in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BLR:
Go where the road takes you with a Kempegowda International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and venture far and wide through Bengaluru and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport flight.
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
Kempegowda International Airport to central Bengaluru is roughly 29 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rs97,047 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport. Return flights start from Rs198,291. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Los Angeles to BLR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). Visit Bengaluru in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Los Angeles to BLR flight ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bengaluru to range from 21ºC to 36ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 29ºC.
More about Bengaluru
Start your Bengaluru trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Kempegowda International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Bengaluru when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Meenakshi Temple followed by Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Explore more of India
You've seen Bengaluru, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey around 274 kilometres east to Chennai to check off its popular sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial are the start of reasons to visit.