Flying from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 15 hours behind Qingdao, where Qingdao Liuting International Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your TAO to Los Angeles flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Central Qingdao to TAO is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to TAO:
Qingdao Liuting International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 87.22% of flights that depart TAO arrive at their destination without delay.
TAO's address is No.99 Minhang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Los Angeles
370 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Los Angeles flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 626 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from TAO to Los Angeles, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near LAX if you're coming in on a late flight from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Los Angeles. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Los Angeles's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your flight from TAO to Los Angeles.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Central Los Angeles is located around 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Los Angeles has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your TAO to Los Angeles flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Van Nuys Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from VNY a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and be on your way.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Travel to Los Angeles in high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Los Angeles in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from TAO to Los Angeles in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. 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 places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Los Angeles:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are must-do's during your Los Angeles adventure.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another well-known destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.