Travelling from Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport (PEI): What you need to know
The timezone in Pereira is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Los Angeles. Matecana International Airport is located in Pereira.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to PEI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like December? Popular periods (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to PEI departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
LAX is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 29 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to PEI flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Matecana International Airport (PEI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEI instead:
Grab a Matecana International Airport rental car and discover Pereira and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Localiza and Tu Roll Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport flight.
Getting from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
Matecana International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Pereira. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Right now, Rs55,145 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs169,293. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to PEI. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport (PEI). December is the busiest month to travel to Pereira. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in September.
Book a Los Angeles to PEI plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Pereira to range from 10ºC to 25ºC.
August has temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Pereira
Start your Pereira trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Matecana International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Paisaje Cultural Cafetero, Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente and Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor are major attractions which should feature on every Pereira itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Pereira. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria., Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Cali is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 177 kilometres southwest of Pereira. No journey is complete without dropping by Swing Latino, Cristo Rey and El Retiro Park.
