Travelling from Los Angeles to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Los Angeles is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Split Airport (SPU) leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Split is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Split Airport is located in Split, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to SPU. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it a breeze to book a flight from Los Angeles to SPU that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers between LAX and SPU include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from central Los Angeles to LAX is approximately 32 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Need a handy hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Split Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Los Angeles to Split Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Van Nuys Airport and SPU:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour and 41 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 34 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Los Angeles to SPU, unwind in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Split Airport (SPU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Split Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SPU:
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
From Split Airport, Split is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Split Airport (SPU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Split Airport is $587. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,018. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up flight tickets from Los Angeles to SPU, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from Los Angeles to Split Airport across the entire month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can easily find a flight that fits your budget.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles to Split Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Split Airport (SPU)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Split Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to Split. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Split. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Los Angeles to SPU during then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Split Airport in January when temperatures average between 1ºC and 12ºC.
More about Split
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Split Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Split:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour are major attractions which should feature on any good Split itinerary.
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