Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Prague's timezone is UTC+1, making Prague eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LAX to PRG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
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 Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LAX and PRG include:
Copenhagen Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
161 € is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Return flights start from 346 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to PRG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LAX.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to LAX:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Consider staying in a hotel near PRG if you're taking a late Los Angeles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz to explore Prague and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Prague. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. July is the busiest month to head to Prague. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Prague is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to PRG in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Czechia
Prague has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Czechia waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Prague, a visit to Brno will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Brno astronomical clock, Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum.
Ostrava is another favourite destination in Czechia and is around 274 kilometres east of Prague. No trip is complete without seeing Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.