Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tepic Airport (TPQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tepic Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Tepic is one hour ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from three weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Tepic Airport flights.
Your LAX to TPQ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Volaris is your ticket to exploring Tepic (and perhaps some other great corners of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tepic Airport offered by this airline.
Volaris is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Volaris is the most punctual carrier that operates LAX to TPQ flights. A reliable 88.0% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tepic Airport (TPQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Tepic Airport flight is R 2,164. A round-trip fare is currently R 5,275. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to TPQ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tepic Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to TPQ.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tepic Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from LAX.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tepic Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Tepic Airport (TPQ)
If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Tepic Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near TPQ:
Grab a Tepic Airport rental car and explore Tepic and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Tepic Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Tepic Airport (TPQ) to central Tepic
Tepic Airport to central Tepic has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tepic Airport (TPQ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tepic Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Tepic. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tepic Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Tepic, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to TPQ in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Tepic, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Guadalajara to tick off its leading attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, about 338 kilometres east of Tepic. Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo are among the biggest draws.