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Flights from Los Angeles to Bilbao

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Bilbao. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Madrid, about 12h 51m door to door (92 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 51m
LAXBIOCDG

Los Angeles to Bilbao at a glance

Fastest journey12h 51mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Bilbao

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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LAX New York (EWR) BIO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue12:15 LAX20:08 EWR1h 07m connection21:15 EWR10:06 BIOUnited Airlines
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 51m
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LAX Madrid (MAD) BIO
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum
Mon18:45 LAX14:04 MAD1h 56m connection16:00 MAD16:45 BIOIberia
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 00m
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LAX London (LHR) BIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Vueling
Mon21:00 LAX15:01 LHR1h 14m connection16:15 LHR19:02 BIOBritish Airways + Vueling
16 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 13h 02m
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LAX Frankfurt (FRA) BIO
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Tue18:45 LAX14:05 FRA1h 10m connection15:15 FRA17:13 BIOLufthansa + Lufthansa City Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 28m
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LAX Paris (CDG) BIO
Leg 1: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air France
Tue18:30 LAX13:37 CDG2h 23m connection16:00 CDG17:20 BIOAir France
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 50m
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LAX Amsterdam (AMS) BIO
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: KLM, Vueling
Wed17:15 LAX12:02 AMS2h 28m connection14:30 AMS16:24 BIOKLM
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 09m
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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
9,205 km5,716 miles
Journey time
12h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hBilbao vs Los Angeles
Currency in Bilbao
EUR
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → BIO

Flights from Los Angeles to Bilbao: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Bilbao?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Madrid and London. 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 Los Angeles to Bilbao?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,205 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Bilbao?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Madrid (MAD), London (LHR) and Frankfurt (FRA). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Bilbao?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Bilbao?
Bilbao is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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