Travelling from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport (BOD). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the two main airports in Los Angeles.
The timezone in Bordeaux is UTC+1, which is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Bordeaux Airport is located in Bordeaux.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to BOD.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Los Angeles to BOD that includes a stopover. To see your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LAX and BOD include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LAX is approximately 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Van Nuys Airport and BOD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You can arrive at VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your flight from Los Angeles to BOD:
About Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BOD:
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport to central Bordeaux takes around 29 minutes in a car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 12 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
For a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport, Rs93,157 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just Rs176,006. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from Los Angeles to BOD, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport across the month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can easily choose a flight within your budget.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices fall. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for flight tickets from Los Angeles to BOD.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Bordeaux. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in June. This is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Bordeaux. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Los Angeles to BOD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 12ºC on average.
More about Bordeaux
After locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bordeaux:
One of the best ways to get to know Bordeaux is to visit its top sights. Highlights include Place de la Bourse, Musee d'Aquitaine and Jardin Public.
Complete your Bordeaux trip with a car rental
Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Bordeaux and explore on your own terms. Easily compare prices from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Los Angeles to Bordeaux Airport.
