Travelling from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Grand Rapids.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GRR to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Allegiant Air offers direct flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Los Angeles — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Allegiant Air on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between GRR and LAX:
O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Currently, $80 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $168. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from GRR to LAX by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from GRR to LAX.
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Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
GRR is located at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
72.98% of flights that depart Gerald R. Ford International Airport land at their destination on time.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Grand Rapids. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to GRR:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider booking a hotel close to LAX if you're on a late Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to central Los Angeles has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Los Angeles. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GRR to LAX in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another standout destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without seeing Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.