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How to get fromLos Angeles to Palermoby plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Palermo Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LAX - PMO
    17h 37m
    €430–716

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

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    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
    20h 20m
    €258–738

  3. Fly Long Beach Airport to Palermo Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LGB - PMO
    22h 45m
    €379–1,411

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Palermo Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BUR - PMO
    19h 28m
    €309–863

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Naples Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane LAX - NAP
    2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry ferry
    25h 35m
    €443–1,390

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration17h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,616.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 37m

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

ITA Airways, Air France, and Austrian Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day.

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