Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you get on your LAX to BSL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAX and BSL:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
R 5,637 is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. Return flights start at R 12,549. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to BSL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LAX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise to explore Basel and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Basel in March.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Basel, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to BSL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres east of Basel, a trip to Zurich will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.
