Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU): what you need to know
The timezone in Ljubljana is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your LAX to LJU flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAX and LJU:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Currently, $394 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $679. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to LJU if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when setting off from LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LAX. Whether you have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near LJU:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Garage Nr1, Carwiz or Avant Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ljubljana and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to central Ljubljana
From Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, Ljubljana is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Ljubljana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Ljubljana is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to LJU in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Slovenia
Ljubljana has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Slovenia you should also see. About 105 kilometres north-east of Ljubljana, a visit to Maribor will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Bičarjev park, Talcem and McDonnell Douglas MD-80.
Celje is another must-experience destination in Slovenia and is around 64 kilometres east of Ljubljana. No journey is complete without dropping by Grad Prešnik, Savinja riverbank and Celje railway station.