Los Angeles to Glasgow (LAX–GLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LAX and GLA. Nearest airports to LAX with scheduled service: Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 4 mi) · Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 17 mi) · Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR, 18 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 12h 38m KLSQ → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Glasgow flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 46m ACKPONH → PDTSWS Toronto (YYZ) to Glasgow flights
LHR London 12h 47m AAAYBA → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Glasgow flights
EWR Newark 13h 37m ASB6CA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Glasgow flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 14h 18m AFDLKL → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Glasgow flights
FCO Rome 16h 13m AZETEY → LSU2W4 Rome (FCO) to Glasgow flights
DUB Dublin 16h 28m EI → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Glasgow flights
CUN Cancún 21h 54m AAAMDL → BY Cancún (CUN) to Glasgow flights
BCN Barcelona 31h 19m AYIBLL → U2 Barcelona (BCN) to Glasgow flights
ZRH Zurich 35h 25m LX → WK Zurich (ZRH) to Glasgow flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Glasgow
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to GLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
AMS ~12h 38m YYZ ~12h 46m LHR ~12h 47m EWR ~13h 37m CDG ~14h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,343
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → GLA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
GLA → LAX
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Glasgow is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · GLA: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Glasgow.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

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.

Facts

LAX–GLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Glasgow route.
Route details
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: GLA
Full nameGlasgow Airport
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to GLA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Toronto Pearson and London Heathrow.
Glasgow is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from GLA to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Toronto Pearson and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.