Flying from Stockholm to Los Angeles: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organizing your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles. Check out your options for jetting out of Stockholm from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Touch down in Los Angeles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
To ensure you get on your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
When traveling to United States for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you hold a passport from Sweden. However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before booking your cheap flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles.
Flying from Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
ARN is around 40 kilometers from central Stockholm. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 37 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 39 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Break up your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Los Angeles are:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
You can reach BMA from central Stockholm in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 53 minutes to cover the 10 kilometers or so.
You're off on vacation, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Bromma Airport the day before your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles:
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometers from central Los Angeles. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 32 minutes.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 54 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is roughly 32 kilometers from central Los Angeles. Once you've hopped off your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles, expect a drive time of approximately 34 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
The trip will take about 1 hour and 41 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles:
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Los Angeles
$281 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Los Angeles. A return flight starts at $363. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Los Angeles. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
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Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles. July is the most popular month to travel to Los Angeles. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles for August if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Los Angeles sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are highlights which should feature on every Los Angeles itinerary.
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