Gulf Shores to Los Angeles (GUF–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
MCI Kansas City 7h 28m G4 AFAMDL Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles flights
OKC Oklahoma City 8h G4 AAASFJ Oklahoma City (OKC) to Los Angeles flights
DSM Des Moines 12h 27m G4 AA Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 13h 21m G4 AFDLGB Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles flights
XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers 17h 46m G4 AAASQF Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Los Angeles flights
OMA Omaha 19h 2m G4 AAASJL Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles flights
SDF Louisville 20h 16m G4 5XMX Louisville (SDF) to Los Angeles flights
BNA Nashville ~7h 32m G4 AAAFAM Nashville (BNA) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Gulf Shores to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,810 mi 4h 19m nonstop -2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between GUF and LAX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop GUF–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GUF to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
313
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GUF → LAX
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
Return
LAX → GUF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Gulf Shores

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric GUF→LAX PNS→LAX ECP→LAX
Distance from GUF 32 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 4h 19m 4h 30m 5h 38m
Airports within 200 miles of GUF with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Gulf Shores.
GUF: CDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gulf Shores, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,810 mi / 2,912 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 19m gate to gate.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

GUF–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gulf Shores to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,810 mi / 2,912 km
Flight time4h 19m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GUF
IATA / ICAOGUF / KJKA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUF to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Jack Edwards National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 4h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,810 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kansas City, OKC Will Rogers World and Des Moines.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Gulf Shores.
Nearby alternatives include PNS, ECP and MSY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GUF to LAX

Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GUF to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUF to LAX is about 4 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,810 miles (2,912 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, OKC Will Rogers World and Des Moines. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS), Panama City Beach (ECP) and New Orleans (MSY).