What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Tarawa?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Tarawa is to bus and fly which costs $700 - $2,500 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Tarawa?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Tarawa is to fly which takes 18h 51m and costs $1,200 - $7,500.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Tarawa?

The distance between Los Angeles and Tarawa is 7991 km.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Tarawa?

It takes approximately 18h 51m to get from Los Angeles to Tarawa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tarawa?

Tarawa is 19h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 9:30 AM in Los Angeles and 4:30 AM in Tarawa.

Los Angeles to Tarawa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tarawa by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane LAX - TRW
18h 51m
$1,210–7,516
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane SBA - TRW
2d 12h
$730–2,501
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane SAN - TRW
2d 1h
$734–2,673
Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane PSP - TRW
26h 38m
$1,531–9,552
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane BUR - TRW
21h 58m
$1,309–8,012
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane BFL - TRW
28h 29m
$1,554–9,574

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) flights

2Weekly Planes

15h 40mAverage Duration

$1,228Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Tarawa.

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Distance: 7,990.8 km
Duration: 18h 51m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Tarawa, Kiribati?

Fiji Airways flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) twice a week.

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How to get fromLos Angeles to Tarawaby plane, train, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tarawa by plane, train, or bus

Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly