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How to get fromLugano to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by train or plane

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  1. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ZRH - LAX
    16h 30m
    $415–715

  2. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MXP - LAX
    19h 9m
    $347–1,109

  3. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LIN - LAX
    19h 5m
    $458–1,313

  4. Train to Basel, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BSL - LAX
    20h 1m
    $577–1,216

  5. Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain train
    3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TRN - LAX
    19h 53m
    $485–1,344

  6. Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain train
    2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain train
    4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MUC - LAX
    22h 30m
    $470–963

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,041.7 mi
  • Duration: 16h 30m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?

There is no direct connection from Lugano to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, you can take the train to Zuerich Hb, walk to Zürich HB, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, then fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Alternatively, you can take the train to Monza, take the train to Milano Forlanini, walk to Stazione Forlanini, take the line 4 subway to Linate Aeroporto, walk to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) airport, then fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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