Pinellas Park to Los Angeles (PIE–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IND Indianapolis 8h 40m G4 → AAAFAS Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles flights
DSM Des Moines 8h 42m G4 → AA Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles flights
PIT Pittsburgh 9h 9m G4 → AAQFUA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Los Angeles flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 12m G4 → AABACZ Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles flights
MEM Memphis 10h 17m G4 → DLFXVS Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles flights
MCI Kansas City 11h 39m G4 → AMDLKE Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles flights
OMA Omaha 17h 36m G4 → AAASFJ Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 18h 9m G4 → DLGBKE Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg ~8h 3m G4 → MX Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Los Angeles flights
RFD Chicago/Rockford ~8h 19m G4 → EK Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Los Angeles flights
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Pinellas Park to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,147 mi 4h 59m nonstop -3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PIE and LAX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Los Angeles (LAX) Los Angeles to Pinellas Park flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PIE to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
GSP ~8h 3m RFD ~8h 19m IND ~8h 40m DSM ~8h 42m PIT ~9h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
669
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PIE → LAX
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
LAX → PIE
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Pinellas Park

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric PIE→LAX TPA→LAX MCO→LAX
Distance from PIE – 10 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines – 12 24
Weekly flights – 66 270
Flight time 4h 59m 4h 48m 4h 59m
Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles flights · Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to Los Angeles flights
Airports within 200 miles of PIE with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Pinellas Park.
PIE: EDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pinellas Park, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,147 mi / 3,455 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 59m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PIE–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pinellas Park to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,147 mi / 3,455 km
Flight time4h 59m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PIE
Full nameSt. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIE / KPIE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PIE to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 4h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 2,147 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Indianapolis, Des Moines and Pittsburgh.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LAX 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.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Pinellas Park.
Yes, return flights from LAX to PIE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA, MCO and RSW. 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 PIE to LAX

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PIE to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIE to LAX is about 4 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,147 miles (3,455 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indianapolis, Des Moines and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).