Travelling from Noumea to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles 18 hours behind Noumea.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Noumea to Los Angeles flight.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Noumea to Los Angeles
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap Noumea to Los Angeles flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Noumea to Los Angeles.
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Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Noumea to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before your departure date.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Once you've disembarked your flight from Noumea to Los Angeles, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Noumea to Los Angeles:
Budget, Dollar and Hertz make collecting a Van Nuys Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get the vehicle you prefer, not just whatever's left, by booking your ride from VNY in advance. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during peak travel times.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Noumea to Los Angeles:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, there's plenty to keep you busy.
San Jose is another well-known destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without a visit to Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
