Travelling from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles three hours behind Islip.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ISP to LAX flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ISP and LAX:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
At the moment, 131 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Long Island MacArthur Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 256 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ISP to LAX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
The address for ISP is 100 Arrivals Avenue.
77.45% of flights that leave from Long Island MacArthur Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Long Island MacArthur Airport from central Islip, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ISP? If you're catching an early flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider booking a hotel close to LAX if you have a late Long Island MacArthur Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to central Los Angeles has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Los Angeles in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ISP to LAX in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're looking to explore another corner of United States, consider San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are highlights.