Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
The timezone in Sharm El Sheikh is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your LAX to SSH flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LAX and SSH include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is R 6,910. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 14,376. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to SSH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LAX to SSH.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from LAX.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and explore beyond Sharm El Sheikh's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Sharm El Sheikh in February.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for August if you want to go to Sharm El Sheikh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to SSH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh, Giza is another favourite stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
