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Flights from Basel to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Basel to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or London, about 13h 08m door to door (54 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 08m
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Basel to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey13h 08mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or London

Best ways to fly from Basel to Los Angeles

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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EAP Amsterdam (AMS) LAX
Leg 1: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines, Singapore Airlines
Mon10:30 EAP11:47 AMS0h 58m connection12:45 AMS14:38 LAXKLM
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 08m
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EAP London (LHR) LAX
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
Wed06:45 EAP07:15 LHR1h 00m connection08:15 LHR11:02 LAXBritish Airways + American Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 17m
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EAP Frankfurt (FRA) LAX
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
Fri11:30 EAP12:19 FRA1h 56m connection14:15 FRA16:26 LAXLufthansa
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 56m
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EAP Paris (CDG) LAX
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Delta Air Lines
Thu10:45 EAP11:41 CDG2h 04m connection13:45 CDG15:54 LAXAir France
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 09m
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EAP Munich (MUC) LAX
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Mon10:00 EAP10:50 MUC1h 40m connection12:30 MUC15:21 LAXLufthansa
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 21m
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EAP Istanbul (IST) LAX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 36m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,460 km5,875 miles
Journey time
13h 08mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hLos Angeles vs Basel
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
BSL → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Basel to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Basel to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, London and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Basel to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,460 km.
Where do you change planes between Basel and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). easyJet flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Basel and Los Angeles?
Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Basel and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Basel.

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