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How to get fromLos Angeles to Longyearbyenby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Los Angeles to Longyearbyen by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LAX - LYR
    35h 33m
    $459–1,324

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SAN - LYR
    42h 52m
    $579–1,915

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration34h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,208.6 km
  • Duration: 35h 33m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 6 times a week.

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