Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Skopje Airport (SKP): what you need to know
The timezone in Skopje is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to SKP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Skopje Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and SKP:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Skopje Airport (SKP)
R 5,369 is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Skopje Airport flight. Return flights start at R 11,519. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to SKP, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Skopje Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LAX to SKP by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Skopje Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Skopje Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Skopje Airport (SKP)
Reserve a hotel close to SKP if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Skopje Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Skopje Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Skopje and beyond.
Booking your ride from Skopje Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Skopje Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Skopje. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje Airport (SKP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Skopje Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Skopje in March.
The warmest month in Skopje is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Skopje Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to SKP sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of North Macedonia
You've seen Skopje, now it's time to explore other corners of North Macedonia. Travel around 105 kilometres south to Bitola to tick off its top sights. From Heraclea to Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Heraclea waterfall, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Kumanovo is another well-known destination in North Macedonia and is around 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. No journey is complete without seeing Church of Holy Trinity, Bislim Gorge and Seat of the Metropolitan of Dicese of Kumanovo and Osogovo.
