Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG): what you need to know
Padang's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Padang 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LAX to PDG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport flight is R 8,759. A return plane ticket is currently R 19,563. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to PDG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LAX. Whether you have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDG instead:
Grab a Minangkabau International Airport rental car and discover corners of Padang that aren't the typical tourist stops. Browse the options available from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
To get the best possible deal, book your ride from Minangkabau International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to central Padang
From Minangkabau International Airport, Padang is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Padang in February.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport for May if you want to visit Padang during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to PDG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
Batam is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Padang. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Tua Pek Kong Temple, KEBUN BATAM and PENDOPO PAWADEM BODEM BATAM.
Pekanbaru is another standout destination in Indonesia and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Padang. No journey is complete without visiting An-Nur Great Mosquea, Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan.
