Flying from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): What you need to know
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Los Angeles's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) leaving from here.
Book a direct Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 15 hours 10 minutes.
Xiamen is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is located in Xiamen, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services every week. Travel from LAX to XMN on Xiamen Airlines's 10:45pm departure.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Los Angeles to XMN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
December is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Fly without interruptions from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport with Xiamen Airlines. This leading airline operates services from LAX.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Xiamen Airlines between LAX and XMN.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Xiamen Airlines.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to XMN with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LAX and XMN include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 29 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to XMN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near XMN instead:
You'll find XMN at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
Getting from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen
The centre of Xiamen is about 8 kilometres from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
$419 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Return flights start from $913. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book three months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to XMN.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
October is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), while May is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Xiamen based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Xiamen is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to XMN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Xiamen
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Xiamen:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Xiamen University, Gulangyu Island and Gulangyu-Wanshi Mountain National Key Scenic Area are highlights which should be on any good Xiamen itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've seen Xiamen, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 193 kilometres southwest to Shantou to tick off its top sights. From Shantou Old Town to Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of China, head for Fuzhou, about 209 kilometres northeast of Xiamen. West Lake Park, Sanfang Qixiang and Zhenhai Tower are highlights.
