Travelling from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles 15 hours behind Nanjing.
To ensure you get on your NKG to LAX flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NKG and LAX:
Incheon International Airport
Narita International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
377 € is the lowest price for a one-way Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Return flights start at 664 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from NKG to LAX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NKG to LAX.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 85.92% of flights that depart NKG arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Nanjing Lukou International Airport from central Nanjing, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to NKG:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Book a hotel close to LAX if you're catching a late Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The quietest month for a flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NKG to LAX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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