Travelling from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport (CHQ). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
Chania is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Chania International Airport is located in Chania, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to CHQ, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from Los Angeles to CHQ departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
From central Los Angeles, LAX is approximately 32 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport, check out these options when leaving from Van Nuys Airport:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can reach VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 34 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your flight from Los Angeles to CHQ:
About Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CHQ:
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Chania International Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
279 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport. Return flights start from 549 €. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Los Angeles to CHQ, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Chania, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Los Angeles to CHQ in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chania
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Chania International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chania:
Old Venetian Harbour and Chania Archaeological Museum are a couple of big attractions to add to your Chania to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Maritime Museum of Crete.
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