Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Havana Airport (HAV): what you need to know
The timezone in Havana is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LAX to HAV flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Havana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LAX and HAV include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Havana Airport (HAV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Havana Airport flight is R 3,519. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 7,195. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to HAV, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Havana Airport.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Havana Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from LAX.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Havana Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Havana Airport (HAV)
Arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Havana Airport flight? Grab your bags and head directly to a nearby hotel. Two great choices close to HAV are Migaby House and Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba.
When to fly to Havana Airport (HAV)
October is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Havana Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Havana in March.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Havana Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Havana, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to HAV sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Cuba waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres east of Havana, a visit to Camaguey will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Catedral de Senora de la Candelaria and Iglesia de Santa Ana.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Cuba, consider Santa Clara, roughly 257 kilometres east of Havana. Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park) are highlights.