Flying from Los Angeles to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport (CUZ): What you need to know
The timezone in Cuzco is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Los Angeles. Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport is located in Cuzco.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Los Angeles to CUZ.
With more people on the move during peak months like December, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to CUZ flight:
About Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport (CUZ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CUZ:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, FlexWays or Europcar and explore beyond Cuzco's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport (CUZ) to central Cuzco
The centre of Cuzco is around 3 kilometres from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport (CUZ)
Right now, R 5,045 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,955. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to CUZ, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport (CUZ)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. September is the quietest month to visit Cuzco. October is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport (CUZ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Los Angeles to CUZ plane ticket departing in October if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cuzco to range from 6ºC (43ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport in July when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Cuzco
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cuzco:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Temple of the Sun (Coricancha), Centro Historico de Cusco and Saqsaywaman are leading attractions which should be on every Cuzco itinerary.
Explore more of Peru
You've seen Cuzco, now it's time to explore more of Peru. Travel about 290 kilometres southeast to Juliaca to tick off its top sights. From Plaza de Armas to Iglesia Matriz de Santa Catalina and Micaela Bastidas Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of Peru, consider Ayacucho, roughly 257 kilometres west of Cuzco. Plaza de Armas of Ayacucho, Museo de la Memoria and Templo De San Juan Bautista are among the biggest draws.
