Travelling from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport (STS): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport (STS) jetting off from either of these.
1 hour 40 minutes is the average duration of a direct Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport flight.
Santa Rosa (where Sonoma County Airport is located) and Los Angeles share the UTC-7 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
With 17 direct flights a week between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) is the busiest route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:30am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from LAX to STS is with Alaska Airlines at 10:14pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to STS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport (STS) depart from this terminal.
Alaska Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport jetting out of LAX.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LAX and STS is Alaska Airlines.
With 78.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Alaska Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81.05% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
On 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 trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Los Angeles to STS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Sonoma County Airport (STS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near STS:
The street address for STS is 2200 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to central Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Santa Rosa. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Right now, Rs19,573 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs27,685. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Los Angeles to STS, book your ticket two months before your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Santa Rosa. October is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport (STS), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Santa Rosa is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to STS flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February sees temperatures of between 2ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santa Rosa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Santa Rosa right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Sonoma County Airport:
Safari West Tour and Safari West are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Santa Rosa to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Paradise Ridge Winery.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Santa Rosa, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 153 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading sights. From Japantown (San Jose) to Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, head for Sacramento, roughly 113 kilometres east of Santa Rosa. Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
