Traveling from Los Angeles to Moscow: what you need to know
Start your vacation planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Moscow. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
When working out where to land in Moscow, Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are the chief entry points.
Moscow's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Moscow ten hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Los Angeles to Moscow flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like July? High seasons (like spring break, Christmas and New Year) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Moscow
To find cheap Los Angeles to Moscow flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Los Angeles to Moscow throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to discover a new city or just take a break during your trip. When searching for a Los Angeles to Moscow flight, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is an option if you're taking off from Los Angeles International Airport.
Traveling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Moscow, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from LAX.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Best time to go to Moscow
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Moscow. To skip the crowds, go to Moscow in February.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to Moscow ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Moscow in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many places in Russia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Moscow. Around 386 kilometers to the east, top sights here include Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Russia, consider Voronezh, roughly 467 kilometers south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are key highlights.
