Flying from Dalian Airport (DLC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is 16 hours behind Dalian.
Your DLC to LAX flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dalian Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DLC and LAX:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Handy information about Dalian Airport (DLC)
DLC is located at 100 Yingke Road.
89% of flights leaving Dalian Airport land at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from DLC.
To get to Dalian Airport from central Dalian, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Dalian Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to DLC:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're landing on a late Dalian Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LAX:
Go where the road takes you with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dalian Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Los Angeles in March.
Before locking in your flight from Dalian Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DLC to LAX in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
San Jose is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without seeing Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
