Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LAX to ZAG flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LAX and ZAG include:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Currently, R 5,434 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,984. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to ZAG, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LAX to ZAG.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
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, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 81.05% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Explore without limits with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and see more of Zagreb and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Zagreb in February.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport for August if you'd like to visit Zagreb during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to ZAG in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Rijeka is another favourite destination in Croatia and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. No journey is complete without visiting Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.