Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LAX to BIO flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Bilbao Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and BIO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
ر.ق. 1,021 is the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 1,860. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to BIO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bilbao Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LAX to BIO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LAX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Bilbao Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
If you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near BIO:
Travel at your own speed with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Bilbao and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to the centre of Bilbao has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bilbao Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bilbao in January.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to BIO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Bilbao is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key highlights.
