Flying from Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): What you need to know
Los Angeles has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is located in Palermo. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Los Angeles to PMO.
Peak travel periods mean 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)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to PMO departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81.05% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Los Angeles to PMO flight? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near PMO and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car and discover Palermo and beyond with your own set of wheels. ECH, U-Save and Felirent are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Central Palermo is around 24 kilometres from Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
R 4,339 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport. A return flight starts at R 7,773. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to PMO. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Los Angeles to PMO.
Lock in a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO). August is the peak month for travel to Palermo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Palermo is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to PMO plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Palermo
Start your Palermo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Cathedral of Palermo, Golfo di Mondello and Spiaggia di Mondello are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Palermo itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Palermo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Palermo, a visit to Catania will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Piazza del Duomo, Roman Amphitheatre and Duomo di Catania.
Around 209 kilometres east of Palermo, Messina is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Duomo di Messina, Cathedral of Messina (Duomo) and Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico).
