Flying from Los Angeles to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): What you need to know
Los Angeles has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Ulaanbaatar International Airport is located in Ulaanbaatar. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your flight from Los Angeles to UBN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to UBN departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
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Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from LAX.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to UBN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Hop off your flight from Los Angeles to Ulaanbaatar International Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfortable option that's not too far from UBN, unpack your bags at Mandala Bliss Mongolia.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Right now, R 6,947 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,124. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to UBN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN). July is when most people visit Ulaanbaatar. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
Lock in a Los Angeles to UBN plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ulaanbaatar to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Ulaanbaatar International Airport in January when temperatures are between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF).
More about Ulaanbaatar
Start your Ulaanbaatar trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Mongolia Naadam Festival, Museum of Natural History and Terelj are attractions you won't want to skip in Ulaanbaatar.
Explore more of Mongolia
Erdenet is just one of the many places in Mongolia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ulaanbaatar. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Khangai resort, Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre and Happy land амралт.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Mongolia, consider Darhan, roughly 209 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar. The Buddha's Statue of Northern, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Bayremedee Church are key highlights.
