Los Angeles to Mabalacat (LAX–CRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between LAX and CRK, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.
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Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · CRK: PST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Mabalacat.
US passport holders enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. At Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Clark International Airport (CRK), or Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), immigration stamps your passport.
The 30-day visa-free stay can be extended at any Bureau of Immigration office for up to 36 months total without leaving the country. Each extension costs PHP 3,030 to PHP 4,410 ($52 to $76) depending on the length. The first extension adds 29 days. The Philippines has 7,641 islands. Palawan (underground river in Puerto Princesa, El Nido, Coron), Boracay (White Beach), Cebu (whale sharks in Oslob, Kawasan Falls), and Siargao (surfing at Cloud 9) are the top destinations. Domestic flights connect 80+ airports: Manila to Cebu takes 1 hour 20 minutes, Manila to Puerto Princesa takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila run about 14 hours 30 minutes on Philippine Airlines. San Francisco to MNL runs about 14 hours on Philippine Airlines and United. Direct service also operates from New York JFK, Guam, and Honolulu. The Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP), trading at roughly 58 PHP per $1. GCash and Maya are the dominant digital wallets, usable at stores, restaurants, and for transport. Grab operates in Manila, Cebu, and other cities. Jeepneys (repurposed military jeeps) are the main urban transport at PHP 13 ($0.22) minimum fare. Tricycles (motorcycle taxis with sidecars) handle short hops for PHP 20 to PHP 50. A meal at a local carinderia (food stall) costs PHP 60 to PHP 120 ($1 to $2).
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–CRK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to CRK
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
LAX to CRK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to CRK ranges from 13 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,287 miles (11,726 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via DVO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.