Travelling from Santo Domingo to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Santo Domingo is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Santo Domingo to Los Angeles leaving from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ).
When it comes to landing in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the chief entry points.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles three hours behind Santo Domingo.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Santo Domingo to Los Angeles flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to Los Angeles
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Santo Domingo to Los Angeles flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Santo Domingo to Los Angeles.
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Flying from Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Santo Domingo to Los Angeles flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Las Americas International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
SDQ is around 27 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Santo Domingo to Los Angeles? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Las Americas International Airport:
72.45% of flights that leave from Las Americas International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Santo Domingo to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Following your flight from Santo Domingo to Los Angeles, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near VNY. Settle in and get cosy after your Santo Domingo to Los Angeles flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Budget, Dollar and Hertz make collecting a Van Nuys Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
In general, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Secure your ride from VNY as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the busiest month for flights from Santo Domingo to Los Angeles. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Los Angeles in May.
When booking your Santo Domingo to Los Angeles tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Santo Domingo to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Santo Domingo to Los Angeles, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are highlights which should be on every Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its leading sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
