Los Angeles to Liberia (LAX–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS616
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AS Alaska
738 Seat map
1:10 PM
PDT T6
8:06 PM
CST
5h 56m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS617
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AS Alaska
738 Seat map
8:40 AM
CST
1:30 PM
PDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
HOU Houston 7h 39m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 8h 53m AAACAF UA Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 55m AAAFAM AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
IAH Houston 10h 22m AAAFBR UA Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights
ORD Chicago 10h 39m 5YAAAC UA Chicago (ORD) to Liberia flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 46m AAAFAM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
CLT Charlotte 10h 47m AACZEJA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Liberia flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 59m AAACNH ACPDWS Toronto (YYZ) to Liberia flights
EWR Newark 11h 27m ASB6CA ACUA Newark (EWR) to Liberia flights
MIA Miami 11h 44m AAATAY AA Miami (MIA) to Liberia flights
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Los Angeles to Liberia
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,628 mi 5h 56m nonstop +1h ahead

LAX–LIR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,628 miles in approximately 5h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 738 5h56 78% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 0 78% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to LIR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
997
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
LAX → LIR
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
LIR → LAX
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Liberia from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric LAX→LIR LGB→LIR SNA→LIR
Distance from LAX 17 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 5h 56m 5h 2m 5h 6m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Liberia is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,628 mi / 4,230 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 56m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

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.

LAX–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,628 mi / 4,230 km
Flight time5h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take about 5h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 2,628 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LAX to LIR: Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LIR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Liberia is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from LIR to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, SNA and SAN. 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 LAX to LIR

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to LIR is about 5 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,628 miles (4,230 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).