Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hakodate Airport (HKD): what you need to know
Hakodate is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you get on your LAX to HKD flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Hakodate Airport. Tokyo Haneda Airport is a top stopover on the LAX to HKD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)
299 € is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Hakodate Airport flight. A return flight starts from 704 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from LAX to HKD, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hakodate Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LAX to HKD.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Hakodate Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hakodate Airport (HKD)
If you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Hakodate Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HKD:
Go where the road takes you with a Hakodate Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rakuten, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and find adventure across Hakodate and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Hakodate Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Hakodate Airport (HKD) to central Hakodate
The address for HKD is 511 Takamatsucho.
From Hakodate Airport, Hakodate is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hakodate Airport (HKD)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Hakodate Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Hakodate based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Hakodate is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hakodate Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to HKD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Aomori is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Hakodate. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Around 225 kilometres south of Hakodate, Morioka is another essential stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.
