Los Angeles to Rifle (LAX–RIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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705 mi airlines charter/private
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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.

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Los Angeles to Rifle
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
705 mi 1h 44m nonstop +1h ahead

LAX–RIL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to RIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → RIL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
RIL → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Rifle from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric LAX→RIL BUR→RIL SNA→RIL
Distance from LAX 18 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 44m 1h 34m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rifle is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · RIL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
705 mi / 1,135 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m gate to gate.
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–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance705 mi / 1,135 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: RIL
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 705 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Rifle is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from RIL to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, 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 RIL

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to RIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to RIL is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 705 miles (1,135 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).