Travelling from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located in Stockholm. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is eight hours behind Stockholm.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ARN to Los Angeles flight.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing for flight tickets from ARN to Los Angeles, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The journey from central Stockholm to ARN takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel near ARN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Stockholm Arlanda Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Los Angeles
R 3,920 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return ticket right now is R 4,498. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from ARN to Los Angeles. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from ARN to Los Angeles.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Explore without limits with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from ARN to Los Angeles.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Central Los Angeles is around 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near VNY. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your ARN to Los Angeles flight at any of these well-located options:
Budget, Dollar and Hertz make collecting a Van Nuys Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by booking your ride from VNY ahead of your arrival. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially when the airport is busy.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Before securing your flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Los Angeles offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ARN to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Los Angeles, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
The Broad and Griffith Observatory are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Los Angeles itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.