Flying from Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Oslo has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) heading out from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Oslo. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Oslo to LAX.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Oslo to LAX. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
OSL is around 48 kilometers from central Oslo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Oslo Airport Gardermoen:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Oslo Airport Gardermoen, data shows 71.98% of flights complete their journey on time.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Oslo to TRF in about 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Oslo to LAX flight? Check in to a hotel near Torp Sandefjord Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.77%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Have a late flight from Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near LAX and turn in quicker:
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 popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
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 kilometers from central Los Angeles. How long it'll take to get to the center in a car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport is AED 1,308. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,836. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Oslo to LAX. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport.
The best time to fly from Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
May is the quietest month for flights from Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Los Angeles based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in an Oslo to LAX flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Oslo to Los Angeles International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl are top sights which should be on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometers south-east to San Diego to check off its popular sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 161 kilometers north of Los Angeles, Bakersfield is another favorite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.