Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
Tenerife is seven hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LAX to TFS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Tenerife South Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between LAX and TFS:
London Heathrow Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight is 257 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 545 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LAX to TFS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tenerife South Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
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.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tenerife South Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
If you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TFS:
Follow your own route with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and discover more of Tenerife and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Tenerife South Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
From Tenerife South Airport, Tenerife is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tenerife South Airport is April, while March is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Tenerife based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tenerife South Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tenerife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to TFS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Tenerife, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 88 kilometres south-east to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to tick off its top sights. From Vegueta to Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Telde is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. No trip is complete without dropping by Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.