Flying from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport (VIE) out of here.
11 hours 25 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport flight.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna.
You can choose from 3 direct flights a week between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Vienna International Airport (VIE). This is the busiest route, with Austrian offering a 3:05pm departure from LAX to VIE.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Los Angeles to VIE. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like December? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Get to your destination in one go from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport (VIE) can be booked from here.
When leaving from LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport with Austrian.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Austrian Airlines between LAX and VIE.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to VIE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 29 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to VIE flight:
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near VIE and get cosy, quick:
Grab a Vienna International Airport rental car and discover Vienna and beyond with your own wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna International Airport, central Vienna is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Right now, $666 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,035. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Los Angeles to VIE by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
January is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport (VIE), while October is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Vienna based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Los Angeles to VIE plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Vienna
Start your Vienna trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Vienna International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Vienna.
Explore more of Austria
You've visited Vienna, now it's time to explore other corners of Austria. Travel around 145 kilometres southwest to Graz to tick off its leading sights. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 177 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another essential stop in Austria. Start your sightseeing at Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).