Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Los Angeles is 13 hours 50 minutes.
Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is nine hours behind Tel Aviv.
The most popular route is from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You can choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. El Al offers a 00:45 departure between TLV and LAX.
For a relaxed start to your TLV to Los Angeles flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your journey at TLV and fly straight to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Ben Gurion International Airport to Los Angeles tickets.
El Al is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Los Angeles.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Tel Aviv, TLV can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near TLV. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Los Angeles or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
72.9% of flights taking off from Ben Gurion International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Los Angeles
Rs80,390 is currently the best price for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return flight ticket starts from Rs158,196. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from TLV to Los Angeles, reserve your journey two months before your departure.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the centre of Los Angeles takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of Los Angeles and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from TLV to Los Angeles.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
After your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
There are some great places to rest your head close to VNY. Unwind and get cosy after your TLV to Los Angeles flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Budget, Dollar and Hertz make picking up a Van Nuys Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from VNY a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Before scheduling your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Los Angeles, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Los Angeles offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
When booking your Ben Gurion International Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from TLV to Los Angeles in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Los Angeles right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Los Angeles:
The Broad and Griffith Observatory are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Los Angeles to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.