Travelling from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport (BNE): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport (BNE) jetting off from here.
Around 14 hours 35 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport flight.
Brisbane is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane, which follows the UTC+10 timezone.
Take your pick of 8 direct services each week between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Brisbane Airport (BNE). This is the busiest route, with Qantas offering a 8:30pm departure from LAX to BNE.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Los Angeles to BNE.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like December? Popular seasons (like Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport (BNE) depart from this terminal.
At LAX, you can choose from various airlines that operate direct flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport, including:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qantas between LAX and BNE.
With 77.78% of its services arriving as planned, Delta is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to BNE. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Nadi International Airport (NAN)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
81% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of LAX.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can get to VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 29 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to BNE flight:
About Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near BNE and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Brisbane Airport rental car and discover Brisbane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Hire are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport flight.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Central Brisbane is around 13 kilometres from Brisbane Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
$691 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport. Return flights start from $1,287. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap flights from Los Angeles to BNE by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. September is the quietest month to visit Brisbane. July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport (BNE), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Brisbane is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to BNE plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport in July when temperatures are between 10ºC and 21ºC.
More about Brisbane
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brisbane:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Gallery of Modern Art, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4P and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary are essential stops on your Brisbane itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Toowoomba is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Brisbane. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
Around 290 kilometres north of Brisbane, Bundaberg is another essential stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mon Repos Turtle Express, Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Oaks Beach.
