Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, making Cluj-Napoca ten hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your LAX to CLJ flight won't wait if you're running 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 travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LAX and CLJ include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LAX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CLJ:
Go where the road takes you with a Cluj-Napoca Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and find adventure across Cluj-Napoca and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cluj-Napoca Airport about three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cluj-Napoca in March.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to CLJ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be explored once you've seen Cluj-Napoca. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Caru' cu Bere, National Bank of Romania Museum and Museum of the Palace of the Parliament.
Around 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca, Iasi is another favourite stop in Romania. Experience major highlights starting with Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.