Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, making Berlin eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to BER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LAX and BER include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
171 € is the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Return flights start at 469 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to BER if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LAX:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Reserve a hotel near BER if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and venture far and wide through Berlin and beyond.
Booking your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Berlin. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
June is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Berlin in January.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to BER around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Berlin. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Essen is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 451 kilometres west of Berlin. No journey is complete without visiting Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.