Travelling from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is two hours behind Columbia, where Columbia Regional Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your COU to Los Angeles flight.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Central Columbia to COU is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Of the flights that depart from Columbia Regional Airport, 64.03% land on time at their destination.
COU is located at Route 1.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Los Angeles
$517 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Columbia Regional Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return ticket right now is $481. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from COU to Los Angeles if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Columbia Regional Airport to Los Angeles across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Columbia Regional Airport to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Explore without limits 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 lowest price by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from COU to Los Angeles.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Following your flight from Columbia Regional Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your COU to Los Angeles flight, settle in at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and get going in the blink of an eye.
Usually, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Lock in your ride from VNY the moment you know your dates.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Visit Los Angeles during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Los Angeles in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Columbia Regional Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from COU to Los Angeles around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Columbia Regional Airport to Los Angeles, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top attractions which should be on every Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
