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

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2,628 mi airlines 17/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS1331
AS Alaska
7M9
11:17 AM
CST
4:21 PM
PDT
6h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1347
AS Alaska
73J
11:45 AM
CST
4:08 PM
PDT
6h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1993
UA United
7M9
4:05 PM
CST
9:05 PM
PDT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS617
AS Alaska
B39M
6:08 PM
CST
11:30 PM
PDT
6h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA775
UA United
B38M
8:15 AM
PDT T8
2:51 PM
CST
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1330
AS Alaska
7M9
10:20 AM
PDT T6
4:58 PM
CST
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS616
AS Alaska
7M9
11:59 PM
PDT T6
6:36 AM+1
CST
5h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Liberia to Los Angeles
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 2,628 mi 6h nonstop -1h behind 38 1-stop hubs

LIR–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,628 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIR–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 15 73J, 7M9, B39M 6h04-6h23 Oneworld
UA United Airlines 2 7M9 6h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, UA
B39MAS
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, LIR to LAX 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 LIR to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,512
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
LIR → LAX
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
LAX → LIR
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Liberia

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric LIR→LAX SJO→LAX
Distance from LIR 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 17 10
Flight time 6h 6h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of LIR with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Liberia, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,628 mi / 4,230 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m to 6h 23m.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

LIR–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Liberia to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,628 mi / 4,230 km
Flight time6h to 6h 23m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIR to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 6h to 6h 23m. The route covers 2,628 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from LIR to LAX. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COS, LAS, BNA, MCI, OPF, PDK, SLC, RSW, MCO, BCT, PBI, PIT, HPN, YWG, IAH, HOU, ORD, EWR, MIA, SFO, DEN, DFW, DTW, BWI, YYZ, MSP, CLT, BOS, AUS, FLL, PHL, SEA, ATL, JFK, YVR, YYC, YUL and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Liberia.
Yes, return flights from LAX to LIR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJO. 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 LIR to LAX

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LIR to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIR to LAX ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes to 6 hours 23 minutes. 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

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via COS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José (Alajuela) (SJO).