Flying from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 16 hours behind Fukuoka, where Fukuoka Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from FUK to Los Angeles.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from FUK to Los Angeles, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
You will need an ETA for United States if you hold a passport from Japan and are traveling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Fukuoka Airport to Los Angeles, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
FUK is approximately 6 kilometers from central Fukuoka. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near FUK? If you're boarding an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Los Angeles
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fukuoka Airport to Los Angeles is $417. The cheapest price for a return flight is $869. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from FUK to Los Angeles, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Fukuoka Airport to Los Angeles across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Fukuoka Airport to Los Angeles, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometers from central Los Angeles. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 54 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Fukuoka Airport to Los Angeles. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Central Los Angeles is about 32 kilometers from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). As soon as your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 34 minutes.
Traveling by public transport will take around 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from FUK to Los Angeles:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Fukuoka Airport to Los Angeles while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Los Angeles, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Fukuoka Airport to Los Angeles in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from FUK to Los Angeles in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Los Angeles:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Los Angeles must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
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