Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your LAX to ISP flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and ISP:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
Currently, $258 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $517. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to ISP if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LAX to ISP.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ISP if you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Long Island MacArthur Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Enterprise, Budget or Avis and discover more of Islip and beyond.
Book your ride from Long Island MacArthur Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during peak season, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to central Islip
You'll find ISP at 100 Arrivals Avenue.
From Long Island MacArthur Airport, Islip is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
August is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Islip in May.
The warmest month in Islip is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LAX to ISP sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Islip. Around 64 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres south-west of Islip. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.