Flying from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Ontario and Los Angeles are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ONT 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 bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ontario International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ONT and LAX:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
At the moment, C$218 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ontario International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$514. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ONT to LAX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Ontario International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ONT to LAX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ontario International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ontario International Airport (ONT)
You'll find ONT at 2900 E. Airport Drive.
83.6% of flights leaving Ontario International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of ONT.
To reach Ontario International Airport from central Ontario, it takes around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ontario International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ONT:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reserve a hotel close to LAX if you're on a late Ontario International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Ontario International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Los Angeles. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Ontario International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ONT to LAX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to check off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, your itinerary will be busy.
San Jose is another standout destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without seeing Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.