Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) leaving from here.
Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 4 hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
Your flight from Rio De Janeiro to LAX won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Rio De Janeiro to LAX that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GIG and LAX include:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
From central Rio De Janeiro, GIG is around 18 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
After a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
It typically takes 54 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport is $481. The cheapest price for a return flight is $913. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to LAX, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
May is the quietest time of year to fly to Los Angeles. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Schedule your flight from Rio De Janeiro to LAX for August if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Los Angeles right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are popular attractions which should feature on every Los Angeles itinerary.
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