Flying from Mobile to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Mobile's main airports, Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) or Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM). Check out your options for booking a flight from Mobile to Los Angeles leaving from either of these bases.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the major entry points to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles two hours behind Mobile.
Leave enough time to get on your Mobile to Los Angeles flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a peak month like April, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mobile to Los Angeles
To find cheap Mobile to Los Angeles flights, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Mobile to Los Angeles.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Mobile to Los Angeles flights.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mobile to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
LAX is situated at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
After your flight from Mobile to Los Angeles has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near VNY. Settle in and get cosy after your Mobile to Los Angeles flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from VNY ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and go.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mobile to Los Angeles, check out our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are must-do's during your Los Angeles adventure.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in United States, head for San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.
