Imperial to Los Angeles (IPL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IPL–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southern Airways Express leads the route. The flight covers 181 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9X Southern Airways Express | 17 | C208, CNC | 1h31 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Imperial
| Metric | IPL→LAX | PSP→LAX | SAN→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IPL | – | 87 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 8 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 52 | 128 |
| Flight time | 1h 31m | 1h | 0h 58m |
Travel Essentials
IPL: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Imperial, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
IPL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IPL to LAX
Imperial County Airport (IPL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Southern Airways Express. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
IPL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IPL to LAX ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 181 miles (290 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PDX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP), San Diego (SAN) and Carlsbad (CLD).