Flying from Los Angeles to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Los Angeles has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) flying out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to ALC.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to ALC. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Alicante-Elche Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to ALC flight:
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Alicante-Elche Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near ALC:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and venture far and wide through Alicante and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Los Angeles to Alicante-Elche Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to central Alicante is roughly 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Alicante-Elche Airport is R 4,736. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,642. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Los Angeles to ALC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
February is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Alicante based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Los Angeles to ALC plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Alicante to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Alicante-Elche Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Alicante-Elche Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Alicante:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Alicante when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante followed by Castillo de Santa Barbara and Plaza de Espana.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres north-west of Alicante, a trip to Cuenca will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca.
Ibiza is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres east of Alicante. No journey is complete without visiting Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.
