Travelling from Los Angeles to Windhoek: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Los Angeles to Windhoek. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
Disembark at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), the chief entry point to Windhoek.
Windhoek is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your Los Angeles to Windhoek flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Windhoek
To pick up cheap Los Angeles to Windhoek flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Los Angeles to Windhoek across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
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Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Arriving in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to central Windhoek takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
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Grab a Hosea Kutako International Airport rental car and explore Windhoek and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Hosea Kutako International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Best time to go to Windhoek
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Windhoek. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Windhoek in February.
The warmest month in Windhoek is November, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Los Angeles to Windhoek ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Windhoek in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
More about Windhoek
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Windhoek right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Windhoek:
Christuskirche and National Museum of Namibia are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Windhoek to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Botanic Garden of Namibia.
Explore more of Namibia
Walvis Bay is just one of the many cities in Namibia waiting to be explored after you've seen Windhoek. Around 274 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include Walvis Bay Waterfront, PELICAN POINT and Walvis Bay Lagoon.
Swakopmund is another standout destination in Namibia and is around 257 kilometres west of Windhoek. No trip is complete without visiting National Marine Aquarium, Swakopmund Museum and Hohenzollernhaus.