Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
The timezone in Cork is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LAX to ORK flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Cork Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and ORK:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cork Airport (ORK)
Currently, 249 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Cork Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 509 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to ORK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cork Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cork Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cork Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Cork Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORK instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cork Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cork and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Cork Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport to the centre of Cork has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cork Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cork in February.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cork Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cork during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to ORK in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Ireland just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Cork, a visit to Dublin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Ireland, consider Tallaght, about 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are among the biggest draws.