Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Uruapan Airport (UPN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Uruapan Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Uruapan is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your LAX to UPN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Uruapan (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is a snap with Volaris. This popular airline offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Uruapan Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Volaris on this route.
Among carriers operating LAX to UPN flights, Volaris has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Uruapan Airport (UPN)
Right now, Rs45,187 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Uruapan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs92,465. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAX to UPN.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Uruapan Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Uruapan Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Uruapan Airport (UPN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to UPN if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Uruapan Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Uruapan Airport rental car and discover Uruapan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
Give yourself a better shot at scoring the best possible rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Uruapan Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
When to fly to Uruapan Airport (UPN)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Uruapan Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Uruapan based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Uruapan Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Uruapan, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to UPN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 24ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Uruapan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres east of Uruapan, a visit to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 322 kilometres east of Uruapan. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are among its highlights.
