Flying from Los Angeles to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): What you need to know
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is 13 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to ISB.
With more travellers during busy periods like December, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to ISB departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
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Located around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
81% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 29 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to ISB flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Islamabad International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Islamabad. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Rs141,638 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Islamabad International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs276,401. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Los Angeles to ISB if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Los Angeles to Islamabad International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Los Angeles to ISB.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Los Angeles to Islamabad International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). November is when most people visit Islamabad. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in September.
Lock in a Los Angeles to ISB plane ticket departing in June if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Islamabad to range from 24ºC to 39ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Islamabad International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Islamabad
Start your Islamabad trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Islamabad International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Faisal Mosque, North-Pakistan Adventure | Climbing Trekking tours and Faisal mosque Islamabad are leading attractions which should feature on any good Islamabad itinerary.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've visited Islamabad, now it's time to discover other corners of Pakistan. Journey around 274 kilometres southeast to Lahore to check off its leading sights. From Jamia Masjid F1 to Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Pakistan, head for Faisalabad, about 241 kilometres south of Islamabad. Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali are key reasons to visit.
