Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Manaus Airport (MAO): what you need to know
Manaus's timezone is UTC-4, making Manaus four hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your LAX to MAO flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Manaus Airport. Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a top stopover on the LAX to MAO route.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Manaus Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Manaus Airport (MAO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Manaus Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Manaus Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Movida or vipservice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manaus and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Manaus Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Manaus Airport (MAO) to central Manaus
From Manaus Airport, Manaus is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Manaus Airport (MAO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Manaus Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Manaus in March.
The warmest month in Manaus is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Manaus Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to MAO in June if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Manaus is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres east of Manaus, a trip to Itacoatiara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Mirante De Itacoatiara, Tunel Verde de Itacoatiara and Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Brazil, head for Parintins, about 386 kilometres east of Manaus. Associação Folclórica Boi-Bumbá Garantido - Cidade Garantido, Santuário Boi Garantido and N S do Carmo Cathedral are key reasons to visit.