Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Algiers's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Algiers eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you get on your LAX to ALG flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and ALG:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
$417 is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Return flights start at $538. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LAX to ALG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LAX to ALG.
Select your preferred departure and arrival 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 Houari Boumediene Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 20 miles from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LAX:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
If you're landing on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ALG:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Algiers and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Houari Boumediene Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport is roughly 11 miles from the center of Algiers. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Algiers in April.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Algiers, with temperatures ranging from 70ºF to 93ºF.
February sees average temperatures of between 39ºF and 66ºF. Look for cheap tickets from LAX to ALG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
Boumerdas is just one of the many cities in Algeria waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Algiers. Around 25 miles away to the east, check out popular attractions including Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Algeria, consider Oran, about 220 miles west of Algiers. La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa are among the biggest draws.
