Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Corfu's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Corfu nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to CFU 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 queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and CFU:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight is $645. A round-trip fare right now is $1,397. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to CFU, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LAX to CFU.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from LAX.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Consider booking a hotel near CFU if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car and discover Corfu and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, VOLTA and Goldcar are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
From Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, Corfu is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
August is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Corfu in February.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Corfu, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to CFU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Corfu, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey around 370 kilometres south-east to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu, Thessaloniki is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.