Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Los Angeles is seven hours behind London, where Stansted Airport is located. Los Angeles observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your STN to Los Angeles flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from STN to Los Angeles. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular options:
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Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of London, STN can be reached in about 1 hour by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near STN? If you're catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
64.73% of flights leaving from Stansted Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Los Angeles
The best price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Los Angeles flight is 251 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 454 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from STN to Los Angeles, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from Stansted Airport to Los Angeles is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares across every month and bag a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the centre of Los Angeles takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Stansted Airport to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Go where the road takes you with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your flight from STN to Los Angeles.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
After your flight from Stansted Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near VNY. Unwind and get cosy after your STN to Los Angeles flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Pick up a Van Nuys Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
Typically, the earlier you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Lock in your ride from VNY once your travel dates are set.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Before securing your flights from Stansted Airport to Los Angeles, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Los Angeles offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Book a Stansted Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STN to Los Angeles in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Stansted Airport to Los Angeles:
The Broad and Griffith Observatory are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Los Angeles to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If there's time to check out another side of United States, consider San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.