Los Angeles International to Lynden Pindling
2520 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 5h 28m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Lynden Pindling (NAS). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $174 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $174). 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 Nassau
Lynden Pindling International on New Providence is the Bahamas' main airport, 16 km west of downtown Nassau. Taxis to Nassau and Paradise Island cost $30–$45 (fixed government rates). The route from US East Coast cities is heavily seasonal — peak winter demand (December–April) keeps fares high, with much cheaper shoulder windows in May–June and September–October when hurricane season risk pushes rates down.
Who flies LAX to NAS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 5h 28m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 5h 28m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 5h 28m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 5h 28m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 5h 28m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 5h 28m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 5h 28m | Economy |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HA | 5h 28m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAX→NAS
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 Nassau FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Lynden Pindling (NAS) take approximately 5h 28m for the 2520-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.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $174. Jun 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Lynden Pindling (NAS): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Lynden Pindling (NAS) is the primary international airport for Nassau. 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.