Flying from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is eight hours behind Milan.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Milan to LAX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Milan to LAX departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
MXP is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Break up your flight from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and LAX include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can reach BGY from central Milan in about 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Milan to LAX flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 67.49%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a plane ticket from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with one or more stops can offer you more choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can detour to on the way to LAX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Milan to Los Angeles International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Milano Linate Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from LIN land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Have a late flight from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near LAX and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Milan to Los Angeles International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport is 244 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 402 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Milan to LAX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Milan to Los Angeles International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to visit Los Angeles. July is when most people book flights from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Milan to LAX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Milan to Los Angeles International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl are must-do's during your Los Angeles adventure.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Bakersfield, about 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir are key reasons to visit.
