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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Palermo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Palermo Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LAX - PMO
    17h 13m
    €430–666

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Palermo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BUR - PMO
    20h 10m
    €249–913

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane LAX - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    19h 55m
    €468–587

  4. Fly Long Beach Airport to Palermo Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LGB - PMO
    21h 26m
    €409–1,511

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Trapani Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane LAX - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus bus
    22h 30m
    €393–1,121

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration15h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,616.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Palermo, Italy?

ITA Airways, Swiss, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palermo Airport (PMO) twice daily.

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