Travelling from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Louisville.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SDF to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Spirit Airlines offers direct flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Los Angeles International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Los Angeles — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Spirit Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SDF and LAX include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Los Angeles International Airport flight is R 1,331. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 2,874. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from SDF to LAX, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SDF to LAX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF)
SDF is located at 600 Terminal Drive.
Of all flights leaving Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field, 77.69% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Louisville to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SDF:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider staying in a hotel near LAX if you're on a late Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab 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 to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to central Los Angeles has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Los Angeles. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SDF to LAX in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're ready to explore another corner of United States, head for San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.