Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is seven hours behind London, where London City Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your LCY to Los Angeles flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from LCY to Los Angeles. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
LCY is around 10 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from London City Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LCY:
74.57% of flights that depart London City Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Los Angeles
The best price we've found for a one-way London City Airport to Los Angeles flight is ر.ق. 1,241. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,040. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from LCY to Los Angeles if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you have flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a London City Airport to Los Angeles ticket.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LCY to Los Angeles by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from London City Airport to Los Angeles by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near LAX if you have a late flight from London City Airport to Los Angeles. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from LCY to Los Angeles.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Once you've disembarked your flight from London City Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your LCY to Los Angeles flight:
Forget about public transport timetables or cab lines. Grab a Van Nuys Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
Usually, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from VNY once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Travel to Los Angeles during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from London City Airport to Los Angeles during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your London City Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LCY to Los Angeles in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from London City Airport to Los Angeles:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are must-visits when exploring Los Angeles.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
