Flying from Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
Cluj-Napoca is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles. Cluj-Napoca International Airport is located in Cluj-Napoca, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Your flight from Los Angeles to CLJ won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to CLJ with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LAX and CLJ include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81.05% of the time.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to CLJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:
Pick up a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car and explore Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Right now, RM1,361 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,859. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to CLJ, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
February is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ), while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Cluj-Napoca based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Los Angeles to CLJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cluj-Napoca to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cluj-Napoca
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cluj-Napoca:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Târgul de Crăciun, St. Michael's Church and Museum Square are major attractions which should be on every Cluj-Napoca itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
Timisoara is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cluj-Napoca. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Timișoara, Timisoara Historical Centre and St. George's Cathedral.
Around 274 kilometres south of Cluj-Napoca, Craiova is another favourite stop in Romania. Experience major highlights starting with Craiova Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum.