Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is 13 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your LAX to ISB flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Islamabad Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAX and ISB:
Guangzhou Airport
Istanbul Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Islamabad Airport flight is R 8,515. A return fare is currently R 16,647. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to ISB if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Islamabad Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LAX to ISB.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Islamabad Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from LAX reach their destination on time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Islamabad Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ISB if you're taking a late Los Angeles International Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Islamabad Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Islamabad in March.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Islamabad Airport for June if you want to explore Islamabad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to ISB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Pakistan, consider Faisalabad, roughly 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park are key highlights.