Los Angeles International to Grantley Adams
3944 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 8h 20m with 10 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Grantley Adams (BGI). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Los Angeles International
Los Angeles International spreads across nine terminals arranged in a U around the central hub, with the inter-terminal LAX-it shuttle and the new Automated People Mover (opening late 2026) connecting them. Metro Rail does not yet enter the airport directly — the K Line shuttle and FlyAway bus to Union Station are the rail-adjacent options. American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all run major operations here; international long-haul fills T2 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Arriving in Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International on Barbados is the Eastern Caribbean's main hub, 13 km east of Bridgetown. Fixed-rate taxis and Mini-Bus Route 11 handle most arriving traffic. Fares from US East Coast cities peak in winter (December–April) and are noticeably cheaper June through November despite hurricane season — Barbados is just outside the main hurricane track. Direct service from JetBlue, AA and BA dominates US-source capacity.
Who flies LAX to BGI?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 8h 20m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 8h 20m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 8h 20m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 8h 20m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 8h 20m | Economy |
| Qantas | QF | 8h 20m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 8h 20m | Economy |
| Korean Air | KE | 8h 20m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 8h 20m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 8h 20m | Economy |
10 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAX→BGI
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Los Angeles to Bridgetown FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Grantley Adams (BGI) take approximately 8h 20m for the 3944-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
10 carriers operate direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Grantley Adams (BGI): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 5 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 6 months. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Grantley Adams (BGI) is the primary international airport for Bridgetown. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.