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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS616
AS Alaska
7M9
12:32 AM
PDT
6:57 AM
CST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA775
UA United
7M8
8:15 AM
PDT T7
2:56 PM
CST
5h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1330+1
AS Alaska
7M9
11:44 PM
PDT T6
6:20 AM+1
CST
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1331+1
AS Alaska
7M9
11:20 AM
CST
4:37 PM
PDT
6h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1993
UA United
7M8
4:05 PM
CST
9:05 PM
PDT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS617
AS Alaska
739
6:12 PM
CST
11:30 PM
PDT
6h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Los Angeles to Liberia
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 2,628 mi 5h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 54 1-stop hubs

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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 7M9 5h25-5h36 91% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 2 7M8 5h41 91% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 88%)
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 13%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,474
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.

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 1 1
Weekly flights 16
Flight time 5h 25m 5h 7m 5h 6m
Departure OTP 91%
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 25m to 5h 41m.
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 25m to 5h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
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 approximately 5h 25m to 5h 41m. The route covers 2,628 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from LAX to LIR. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, SLC, VNY, SGR, AUS, LAS, NAS, LGB, OPF, SNA, SCF, BZE, OAK, SJC, BZN, APF, PIE, PBI, PNS, FXE, IND, MCI, MDW, HPN, RDU, IAD, TEB, MSP, TTN, YWG, SXM, DTW, BED, YVR, PHL, BOS, CLT, YYC, FLL, BWI, IAH, HOU, DFW, DEN, SFO, SJO, ORD, MIA, YYZ, ATL, EWR, YUL, SEA and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAX to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to LIR ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,628 miles (4,230 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB) and Santa Ana (SNA).