Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): what you need to know
Bucaramanga is two hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LAX to BGA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to tour a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Palonegro International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Tocumen International Airport is a well-known stop between LAX and BGA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
R 3,933 is the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 10,652. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LAX to BGA, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Palonegro International Airport.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of LAX.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Palonegro International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Consider staying in a hotel near BGA if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Palonegro International Airport rental car and explore Bucaramanga and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Sixt and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Palonegro International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
From Palonegro International Airport, Bucaramanga is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Palonegro International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Bucaramanga based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Bucaramanga is February, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palonegro International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to BGA in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Bucaramanga is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres south of Bucaramanga, a visit to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Colombia, head for Medellin, roughly 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are key reasons to visit.
