Travelling from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Los Angeles nine hours behind Stockholm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ARN to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak periods, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ARN and LAX:
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from ARN arrive on schedule 85% of the time.
Central Stockholm to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near ARN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reserve a hotel close to LAX if you're catching a late Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of Los Angeles and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The quietest month for a flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ARN to LAX in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.