Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Thessaloniki ten hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LAX to SKG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and SKG:
London Heathrow Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
R 5,008 is the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 12,010. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to SKG, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check 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 SKG.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near LAX:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Book a hotel close to SKG if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and see more of Thessaloniki and beyond.
Booking your ride from Thessaloniki Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Thessaloniki in March.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport for July if you'd like to visit Thessaloniki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to SKG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No journey is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.