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

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2,628 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 45m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA775
UA United
B38M
8:15 AM
PDT T7
2:56 PM
CST
5h 41m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1758
AS Alaska
7M9
10:37 AM
PDT T6
5:29 PM
CST
5h 52m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1330+1
AS Alaska
739
10:37 AM
PDT T6
5:29 PM
CST
5h 52m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS616
AS Alaska
7M9
11:46 PM
PDT T6
6:37 AM+1
CST
5h 51m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1331+1
AS Alaska
B39M
9:03 AM
CST
1:55 PM
PDT
5h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1993
UA United
B38M
4:05 PM
CST
9:05 PM
PDT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS617
AS Alaska
73H
6:39 PM
CST
11:27 PM
PDT
5h 48m
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
IAH Houston 8h 6m AAAFAS UA Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 10m 5YAAAM AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 8h 19m AAACAF UAWN Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 38m AAAFAM UA San Francisco (SFO) to Liberia flights
MIA Miami 9h 44m AAATAY AAKOWQR Miami (MIA) to Liberia flights
HOU Houston 9h 59m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Liberia flights
ORD Chicago 10h 38m AAACAY AAAVUA Chicago (ORD) to Liberia flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 46m NZSQUA WN Baltimore (BWI) to Liberia flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 51m AAAFAM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 5m ACNHNZ ACPDWS Toronto (YYZ) to Liberia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Liberia
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,628 mi 5h 52m 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 52m. 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 15 739, 7M9 5h51-5h52 88% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 2 B38M 5h41 88% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (15 flights/wk, 88%)
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 12%)
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
3
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
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,378
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
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
LIR → LAX
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
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 17 1
Flight time 5h 52m 5h 2m 5h 6m
Departure OTP 88%
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 52m 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 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 16 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 52m 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 George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
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 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAX to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to LIR is about 5 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,628 miles (4,230 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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