Flying from Los Angeles to Stockholm: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Los Angeles to Stockholm. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's main airports.
When arriving in Stockholm, get off the plane at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) or Bromma Airport (BMA). Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is another major gateway to this city.
Stockholm is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you make your Los Angeles to Stockholm flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Stockholm
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Los Angeles to Stockholm flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Los Angeles to Stockholm.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your Los Angeles to Stockholm flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for Los Angeles to Stockholm flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Stockholm? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LAX.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Stockholm, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ARN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and experience more of Stockholm and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Bromma Airport (BMA) is about 8 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. Following your flight from Los Angeles to Stockholm, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to BMA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Los Angeles to Stockholm:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Bromma Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from BMA four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Make your way into the city centre after your flight from Los Angeles to Stockholm has touched down. Central Stockholm is about 88 kilometres from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey takes around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get some rest before the next leg of your journey at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport. Conveniently close to NYO, stay here after your Los Angeles to Stockholm flight and make arrival day easier.
Be in control of the next part of your journey with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Budget, Hertz and Sixt are dependable companies for booking.
If you're hoping for a certain model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at getting your first choice. Reserve your ride from NYO a few weeks ahead of your flight from Los Angeles to Stockholm.
Best time to go to Stockholm
January is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Stockholm, while June is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Stockholm based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to Stockholm tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Stockholm around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Stockholm, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Stockholm:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are essential stops on your Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many cities in Sweden waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Stockholm. Around 64 kilometres to the north-west, its top attractions include Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
Around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, Sollentuna is another essential stop in Sweden. No visit is complete without checking out Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.
