Travelling from Nanaimo to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Touch down in Los Angeles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Los Angeles is one hour ahead of Nanaimo and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your Nanaimo to Los Angeles flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Los Angeles
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Nanaimo to Los Angeles flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Nanaimo to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before your departure date.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
The centre of Los Angeles is about 29 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Once your flight from Nanaimo to Los Angeles has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Nanaimo to Los Angeles:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Van Nuys Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from VNY a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Nanaimo to Los Angeles, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top sights which should feature on every Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its top sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
San Jose is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
