Travelling from Los Angeles to Geneva Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Geneva Airport is located in Geneva. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your flight from Los Angeles to GVA won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
December is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to GVA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Los Angeles to Geneva Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
81% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to GVA flight:
About Geneva Airport (GVA)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Geneva Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near GVA and fast-forward to bedtime:
Pick up a Geneva Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Geneva Airport flight.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Geneva. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Geneva Airport is $576. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,122. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to GVA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Geneva Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Find an affordable flight from Los Angeles to Geneva Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to go to Geneva. March is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Geneva Airport (GVA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Los Angeles to GVA plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Geneva to range from 10ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Geneva Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC and 7ºC.
More about Geneva
Start your Geneva trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Geneva Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
CERN and Geneva, Switzerland are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Geneva itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Jets d'eau.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Geneva. Around 225 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres northeast of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.