Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Loreto Airport (LTO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Loreto Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Loreto is UTC-7, which is one hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Flights from LAX to LTO start at 10:25 — the earliest with Alaska Airlines. The latest departure is at 12:11 with Alaska Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Loreto Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your LAX to LTO flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Loreto (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Loreto Airport.
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Alaska Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for LAX to LTO flights, with 87.91% of services landing as scheduled.
If you want to check out another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Loreto Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a well-known stop between LAX and LTO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Loreto Airport (LTO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Loreto Airport flight is Rs51,194. A return fare right now is Rs138,764. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book two months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAX to LTO.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Loreto Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Loreto Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Loreto Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Loreto Airport (LTO)
If you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Loreto Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near LTO:
Grab a Loreto Airport rental car and discover Loreto and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Alamo and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Loreto Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Loreto Airport (LTO) to central Loreto
Loreto Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Loreto. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
When to fly to Loreto Airport (LTO)
January is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Loreto Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Loreto in September.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Loreto Airport for August if you want to explore Loreto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to LTO in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Loreto is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometres north of Loreto, a trip to Hermosillo will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Centro Ecologico de Sonora, Museo de Culturas Populares e Inda-genas de Sonora and Alameda Park.
Around 418 kilometres east of Loreto, Culiacan is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to paseo del río Sinaloa Park, Jardin Botanico Culiacan and Reserva Ecologica.
