Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Guiyang Airport (KWE): what you need to know
Guiyang's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guiyang 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you get on your LAX to KWE flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Guiyang Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and KWE:
Guangzhou Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Xiamen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Guiyang Airport (KWE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Guiyang Airport flight is Rs104,388. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs229,057. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LAX to KWE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guiyang Airport.
Landing cheap flights from LAX to KWE is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Guiyang Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guiyang Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LAX:
Arriving at Guiyang Airport (KWE)
Book a hotel close to KWE if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to Guiyang Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Guiyang Airport (KWE) to central Guiyang
The street address for KWE is No. 3 Rd.
Guiyang Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Guiyang. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Guiyang Airport (KWE)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guiyang Airport is March, while May is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Guiyang based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guiyang Airport for August if you'd like to visit Guiyang during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to KWE in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of China
Guiyang has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north of Guiyang, a visit to Nanchong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in China, head for Kunming, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Guiyang. Yunnan Grand View Garden, Colourful Yunnan Ancient City and Baosheng Temple are among the biggest draws.