Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): what you need to know
Ulaanbaatar's timezone is UTC+8, making Ulaanbaatar 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LAX to UBN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and UBN:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight is $515. A return fare right now is $755. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LAX to UBN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LAX to UBN.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
After your Los Angeles International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight has landed, unwind at a nearby hotel. Mandala Bliss Mongolia is a great option that's not too far from UBN.
Getting from Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
From Ulaanbaatar International Airport, Ulaanbaatar is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Ulaanbaatar based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ulaanbaatar, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to UBN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mongolia
You've visited Ulaanbaatar, now it's time to explore other parts of Mongolia. Journey about 241 kilometres north-west to Erdenet to tick off its leading attractions. From Khangai resort to Happy land амралт and boldbayar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Darhan is another sought-after destination in Mongolia and is around 193 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar. No journey is complete without a visit to Horse Music Park (Морин хуур цогцолбор), Museum of Dakrhan-Uul and The Buddha's Statue of Northern.