Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
The timezone in Canberra is UTC+11, which is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your LAX to CBR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Canberra Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between LAX and CBR include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
R 7,634 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Canberra Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 19,032. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to CBR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Canberra Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LAX to CBR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Canberra Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Canberra Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
If you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Canberra Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near CBR:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Canberra Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and find adventure across Canberra and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Canberra Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
From Canberra Airport, Canberra is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Canberra Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Canberra. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Canberra Airport for January if you'd like to visit Canberra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to CBR around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Canberra, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey around 241 kilometres north-east to Sydney to check off its top sights. From Sydney Opera House to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra, Melbourne is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
