Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is one hour behind Guadalajara, where Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You can select from 69 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GDL to LAX is the 04:49 Volaris option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 21:16 with Volaris.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your GDL to Los Angeles flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
You can book a direct Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles ticket. Begin your journey at GDL and land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
There's a good selection of airlines that operate direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles, including:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from GDL to Los Angeles. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
GDL is about 18 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to GDL:
71.31% of flights leaving from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Los Angeles
The best price we've seen for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles flight is Rs41,926. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs37,002. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before your departure date. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from GDL to Los Angeles.
June is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your flight from GDL to Los Angeles.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. After your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your GDL to Los Angeles flight:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and be off and running.
Get the vehicle you prefer, not just what's available, by reserving your ride from VNY ahead of your arrival. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially when the airport is busy.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Travel to Los Angeles in high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GDL to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another favourite destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without experiencing Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.