Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Kagoshima is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to KOJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Kagoshima Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between LAX and KOJ include:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kagoshima Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to KOJ if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Kagoshima Airport rental car and discover Kagoshima and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, スカイレンタカー and Nissan Rent a Car are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kagoshima Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to central Kagoshima
The street address for KOJ is Mizobechofumoto 国道504号線, Kirishima.
From Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
April is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kagoshima Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Kagoshima in March.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kagoshima Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kagoshima, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to KOJ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Kumamoto is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kagoshima. Around 137 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen.