Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): what you need to know
Kaohsiung is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LAX to KHH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LAX and KHH include:
Kansai International Airport
Narita International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
442 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 791 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to KHH if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kaohsiung International 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 land on time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KHH:
Grab a Kaohsiung International Airport rental car and explore Kaohsiung and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, Ho Ing and Holiday are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kaohsiung International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
From Kaohsiung International Airport, Kaohsiung is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kaohsiung. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kaohsiung is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to KHH in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
Kaohsiung has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan you should also see. About 290 kilometres north-east of Kaohsiung, a visit to Taipei will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Taiwan, head for T'ai-chung-shih, roughly 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung. Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸 are key highlights.